Fort Walton Beach, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
20,956 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,556 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$296,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$557 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,079 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Okaloosa County
4
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin Metro Area
4
Florida
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Okaloosa County
5
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin Metro Area
5
Florida
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 51
Feb 5 0 54
Mar 6 0 60
Apr 4 0 66
May 4 0 74
Jun 6 0 80
Jul 8 0 82
Aug 7 0 81
Sep 6 0 78
Oct 4 0 69
Nov 5 0 60
Dec 5 0 53

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 25% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 68%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, FL State Senate District 2, FL State House District 4, FL
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Schools

Max Bruner Junior Middle School
<1 miles, W • 3.7 star
Silver Sands-Excep Children
1 miles, W • 2.3 star
Wright Elementary School
1 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Okaloosa Technical College
3 miles, NE • 1 star
Northwest Florida State College
12 miles, E • 1.4 star
Fortis Institute-Pensacola
34 miles, NW • 1 star
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Hospitals

Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
2 miles, N • 2.3 star
Twin Cities Hospital
11 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Pensacola International Airport
34 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Dothan Regional Airport
93 miles, E • 1 star
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