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Bonifay, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Holmes County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,782 Population 592/sq mi density
$39,630 Median Income $20,797 per capita
$116,000 Home Value $146,747 Zillow
$881 Median Rent 32.1% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
112 Violent Crime/100K 186 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$39,630 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,000 home value, $881/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
112 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Bonifay, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,630
47% below
$20,797 per capita
Home Value
$116,000
59% below
Zillow: $146,747
Median Rent
$881/mo
24% below
32.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
112/100K
71% below
186/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
59% below
86.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
56% above
24.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
21.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
308 sunny days/yr

How Bonifay Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bonifay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
53%
Home Value
41%
Rent
76%
Poverty
200%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
156%
Crime
29%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bonifay a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bonifay residents earn a median household income of $39,630 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,797. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 401 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bonifay is $116,000 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,747. Median rent is $881/month, with 32.1% 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 1973.

Safety & Crime

Bonifay reports 112 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 186/100K. The murder rate is 37.3/100K.

Education

13.9% of adults in Bonifay hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 86.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bonifay has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population2,782
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density592/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

C
Median Income$39,630
Per Capita$20,797
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty24.8%
County GDP$562M
Avg Weekly Wage$805

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,000
Rent$881
Ownership51.8%
Zillow$146,747
Housing Units1,516
Rent Burden32.1%

Crime

F
Violent112/100K
Property186/100K
Murder37.3/100K
Assault75/100K
Burglary112/100K

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking21.7%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death13,511/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days308/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation120 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+86.1%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 90% / D 10%
Commute28 min
Broadband78.8%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Bonifay was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Northwest Florida Beaches International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.