Panama City Beach, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
18,493 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
36.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$78,921 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
22.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$417,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$727 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,478 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
25.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bay County
5
Panama City-Panama City Beach Metro 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

Bay County
7
Panama City-Panama City Beach Metro Area
6
Florida
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 51
Feb 4 0 55
Mar 6 0 61
Apr 4 0 67
May 3 0 74
Jun 6 0 79
Jul 7 0 82
Aug 6 0 82
Sep 6 0 78
Oct 4 0 70
Nov 4 0 61
Dec 4 0 54

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 25% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (25%) (72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, FL State Senate District 2, FL State House District 6, FL
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Schools

Surfside Middle School
2 miles, S • 3.7 star
Hutchison Beach Elementary School
3 miles, SE • 3.7 star
West Bay Elementary School
4 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Jr Arnold High School
4 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Gulf Coast State College
10 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Tom P Haney Technical Center
14 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Northwest Florida State College
41 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center
13 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Ascension Sacred Heart Bay
15 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Dothan Regional Airport
79 miles, NE • 1 star
Pensacola International Airport
80 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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