Palatka, FL
Living in Palatka
Bikeability53
Walkability34
Commute80
Public Transit31
Affordability100
Public Safety42
Airports54
Hospitals36
Colleges68
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools40
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
10kPopulation-301 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
49%Family Households-11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black41%
Caucasian47%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate40%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household49%
Householder living alone47%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$27kMedian Household Income+$4.9k (2010–19)
69%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K45%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector72%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office25%
Service32%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$75kMedian Home Value-$41k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$596Median Monthly Rent+$148 (2010–19)
39%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached54%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K53%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity74%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas24%
Crime
Violent Crime in Palatka
United States45
Florida50
Putnam County50
Property Crime in Palatka
United States48
Florida57
Putnam County56
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Feb | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 7 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 7 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep | 78 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 57 | 2 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Palatka
Inland Flooding45
Tornado18
Coastal Flooding9
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Palatka, FL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Palatka, FL
River Christian Academy
1 miles, E
Hillcrest Academy
2 miles, E
Peniel Baptist Academy
2 miles, SW
Putnam Banner Private School System- Inc
3 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Palatka, FL
Flagler College-St Augustine
28 miles, NE
University of Florida-Online
40 miles, W
University of Florida
40 miles, W
Chamberlain University-Florida
42 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Palatka, FL
Putnam Community Medical Center
1 miles, W
Flagler Hospital
26 miles, NE
Florida Hospital Flagler
31 miles, E
Shands Starke Regional Medical Center
33 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Palatka, FL
Gainesville Regional Airport
36 miles, W
Daytona Beach International Airport
49 miles, SE
Jacksonville International Airport
59 miles, N
Orlando Sanford International Airport
66 miles, SE