Putnam County, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
74,235 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$47,256 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
76.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$147,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$335 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$703 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Palatka Urban Area
5
Florida
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Palatka Urban Area
5
Florida
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 0 55
Feb 3 0 57
Mar 4 0 62
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 71
Nov 2 0 64
Dec 2 0 57

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 67%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Peniel Baptist Academy
2 miles, E • 4.1 star
Kelley Smith Elementary School
3 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Eleanor H Miller School
3 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

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

Putnam Community Medical Center
4 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Flagler Hospital
31 miles, E • 4.1 star
Florida Hospital Flagler
34 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Gainesville Regional Airport
33 miles, NW • 1 star
Jacksonville International Airport
62 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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