Climate
Crestview shares Florida’s high year-round temperatures, but receives more rainfall than anywhere else in the state: 65 inches annually.
Geography
Fifty miles east of Pensacola, Crestview is in northwest Florida, north of the Gulf of Mexico between the Yellow and Shoal Rivers at 235 feet above sea level.
Cultural Attractions
Just northwest of Crestview is Blackwater Forest, the largest state park in Florida. The beautiful landscapes offer hiking trails, hunting, fishing, and camping.
Recreation
Nearby Adara Golf Club opened in 2006, joining Foxwood Country Club as a recreational attraction in Crestview.
Economy
Crestview is known as the “Hub City” of northwest Florida and, with a population of 20,000, is a prosperous and fast-growing community.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 19,254
- Population under 55:
- 78.3%
- Population over 55:
- 21.7%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Low
- Closest large city:
- New Orleans
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Good
- Temperature:
- 91°F July High, 40°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $40,635
- Median home price:
- $150,000
- Average property tax:
- $498
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 8.3%
- Average
- Cost of living:
- Low
Employment Projections
Education
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 0
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 1
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 2
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 1/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 7/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 18/0
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 49
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