Upper Grand Lagoon, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
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
17,162 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
40.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,438 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$351,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$815 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,337 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.9% 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

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (70%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 51
Feb 5 0 54
Mar 5 0 60
Apr 4 0 67
May 2 0 73
Jun 6 0 80
Jul 7 0 81
Aug 7 0 81
Sep 5 0 78
Oct 4 0 69
Nov 4 0 60
Dec 4 0 53

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Patronis Elementary School
<1 miles, W · 4.6star
Lucille Moore Elementary School
3 miles, E · 1.4star
St Andrew School
3 miles, SE · 1.9star
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Colleges

Gulf Coast State College
2 miles, E · 1.4star
Tom P Haney Technical Center
7 miles, E · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Ascension Sacred Heart Bay
6 miles, SE · 3.2star
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Airports

Dothan Regional Airport
81 miles, NE · 1star
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