Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Quick Statistics
Fort Walton Beach is a community in Okaloosa County, Florida, home to about 21,025 people spread across 7.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $36,635 a year, and a typical home is worth about $321,800. About 39.6% of adults hold a college degree, and 88.0% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 8 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Florida towns GeoStat tracks, Fort Walton Beach ranks number 198 of 955 in population, number 503 in median household income, number 469 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Fort Walton Beach typically top out near 92°F in July, while January nights average about 39°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Cinco Bayou, FL | 0.8 mi. | 609 |
| 2. | Ocean City, FL | 1.3 mi. | 5,941 |
| 3. | Wright, FL | 1.8 mi. | 27,927 |
| 4. | Mary Esther, FL | 2.4 mi. | 4,061 |
| 5. | Shalimar, FL | 2.6 mi. | 885 |
| 6. | Lake Lorraine, FL | 3.5 mi. | 6,903 |
| 7. | Eglin AFB, FL | 4.9 mi. | 2,778 |
| 8. | Valparaiso, FL | 7.8 mi. | 4,885 |
What is the population of Fort Walton Beach, Florida?
Fort Walton Beach has a population of about 21,025 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Fort Walton Beach, Florida in?
Fort Walton Beach is located in Okaloosa County, Florida.
What is the median home value in Fort Walton Beach, Florida?
The median home value in Fort Walton Beach is about $321,800, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Fort Walton Beach, Florida?
The median personal income in Fort Walton Beach is about $36,635 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Fort Walton Beach, Florida?
Since 1950, 104 tornadoes have been recorded in Okaloosa County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Fort Walton Beach, Florida?
Typical July highs run about 92 degrees and January lows about 39 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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