East Palatka, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,536 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$72,153 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
49 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$240,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$415 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$780 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Putnam County
5
Palatka Urban Area
5
Florida
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Putnam County
5
Palatka Urban Area
5
Florida
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 0 54
Feb 3 0 58
Mar 4 0 63
Apr 3 0 68
May 3 0 74
Jun 6 0 80
Jul 6 0 81
Aug 7 0 81
Sep 6 0 78
Oct 3 0 72
Nov 2 0 64
Dec 2 0 56

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 38% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 68%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, FL State Senate District 7, FL State House District 20, FL
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Schools

Putnam Virtual Franchise
2 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Saint Johns River State College
5 miles, W • 1.4 star
Flagler College-St Augustine
24 miles, E • 1.9 star
First Coast Technical College
24 miles, NE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Putnam Community Medical Center
6 miles, W • 2.3 star
Flagler Hospital
22 miles, E • 4.1 star
Florida Hospital Flagler
27 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Ascension St Vincent's Clay County
35 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Gainesville Regional Airport
40 miles, NW • 1 star
Jacksonville International Airport
59 miles, N • 2.8 star
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