Washington 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 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
25,259 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,723 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$156,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$371 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$644 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Panama City-Panama City Beach Metro 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

Panama City-Panama City Beach Metro Area
6
Florida
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 50
Feb 5 0 53
Mar 6 0 59
Apr 4 0 65
May 4 0 74
Jun 6 0 80
Jul 7 0 81
Aug 6 0 81
Sep 4 0 77
Oct 3 0 68
Nov 4 0 59
Dec 4 0 52

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 26% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 78%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, FL State Senate District 2, FL State House District 5, FL
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Schools

Vernon Middle School
2 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Vernon High School
2 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Vernon Elementary School
3 miles, NW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

The Baptist College of Florida
26 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Tom P Haney Technical Center
28 miles, S • 1.4 star
Chipola College
28 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Doctors Memorial Hospital
11 miles, N • 4.1 star
Jackson Hospital
28 miles, E • 3.2 star
Healthmark Regional Medical Center
28 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Dothan Regional Airport
51 miles, NE • 1 star
Tallahassee International Airport
79 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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