Fort Walton Beach, FL
Living in Fort Walton Beach
Bikeability48
Walkability24
Commute78
Public Transit25
Affordability64
Public Safety47
Airports22
Hospitals61
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools68
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
22kPopulation+2.1k (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
27%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
57%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black11%
Caucasian70%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate26%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$7.4k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
78%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector71%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military4%
Sales and office22%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$186kMedian Home Value+$3.4k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$828Median Monthly Rent+$109 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196928%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity64%
LP gas1%
Utility gas34%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fort Walton Beach
United States45
Florida50
Crestview Metro Area43
Okaloosa County46
Property Crime in Fort Walton Beach
United States48
Florida57
Crestview Metro Area49
Okaloosa County52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (26%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 60 | 6 | 0 |
| Apr | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 8 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep | 78 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 53 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fort Walton Beach
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding56
Tornado36
Coastal Flooding10
Hurricane Force Winds5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fort Walton Beach, FL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fort Walton Beach, FL
St Mary Catholic School
1 miles, S
Montessori Learning Center
1 miles, S
Calvary Christian Academy & Preschool
1 miles, NW
Infinite Grace Autism Academy
2 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Fort Walton Beach, FL
The University of West Florida
37 miles, W
Columbia Southern University
62 miles, W
The Baptist College of Florida
76 miles, NE
United States Sports Academy
78 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fort Walton Beach, FL
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
2 miles, N
96th Medical Group (Eglin AFB)
5 miles, NE
Twin Cities Hospital
11 miles, NE
Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast
19 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Fort Walton Beach, FL
Pensacola International Airport
34 miles, W
Dothan Regional Airport
93 miles, NE