At a Glance
Median Income
$61,083
$39,093 per capita
Home Value
$247,900
Zillow: $301,398
Median Rent
$1,235/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
14.9% smoking rate
How Apalachicola Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Apalachicola's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Apalachicola a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Apalachicola residents earn a median household income of $61,083 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,093. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 426 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Apalachicola is $247,900 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $301,398. Median rent is $1,235/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
32.9% of adults in Apalachicola hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Apalachicola has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,304
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density1,194/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born5.6%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,083
Per Capita$39,093
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$506M
Avg Weekly Wage$844
Housing
A
Home Value$247,900
Rent$1,235
Ownership61.6%
Zillow$301,398
Housing Units1,470
Rent Burden29.4%
Health
Obesity32.9%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,085/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain53.1 in/yr
Elevation16 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute19 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Apalachicola was founded in 1827.
The median home in Apalachicola was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Apalachicola Regional-Cleve Randolph Field (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.