Florida
Apalachicola is a small town in Florida with a population of 2,304. Residents earn $61,083 per year, which is 19% below the national average.
Based on current data, Apalachicola receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Apalachicola offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Apalachicola is $61,083, 19% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Apalachicola is $247,900, 12% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,235 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Apalachicola is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 132 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,412 per 100,000, 28% below the national average.
32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Apalachicola enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F. Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 96.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.5% |
| 74% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,083 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,093 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $844 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $96,342 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 426 |
| County GDP | $506M |
| Restaurants | 45 |
| Healthcare | 20 |
| Retail | 71 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,708 |
| 120% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.11% |
| Commute Time | 18.5 min |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |
| Census Median | $247,900 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $281,834 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,235 |
| 6% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,708 |
| 120% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.11% |
| Obesity | 32.9% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.0% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% |
| Depression | 19.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.9% |
| Physical Distress | 13.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 79.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.1% |
| Premature Death | 10,085/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Total Violent | 132.4/100K |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 132.4/100K |
| Total Property | 1,412.2/100K |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 353.1/100K |
| Theft | 970.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 88.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 69.4°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 57.9 inches |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,194/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.7274°N, 84.9940°W |
| County FIPS | 12037 |
Winner: Republican by 43.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.9% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,194/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Restaurants | 45 |
| Retail Stores | 71 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 18.5 min |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |