At a Glance
Median Income
$39,630
$20,797 per capita
Home Value
$116,000
Zillow: $147,060
Median Rent
$881/mo
32.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
86.1% high school+
Unemployment
13.2%
24.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bonifay a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 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 13.2% (267% 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 $147,060. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 60.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,782
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density592/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born4.1%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
D
Median Income$39,630
Per Capita$20,797
Unemployment13.2%
Poverty24.8%
County GDP$562M
Avg Weekly Wage$805
Housing
A+
Home Value$116,000
Rent$881
Ownership51.8%
Zillow$147,060
Housing Units1,516
Rent Burden32.1%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking21.7%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death13,511/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain60.8 in/yr
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.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.