Chipley, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Washington County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,678
Population
836/sq mi density
$34,311
Median Income
$24,442 per capita
$132,800
Home Value
$230,764 Zillow
$819
Median Rent
34.0% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
257
Violent Crime/100K
611 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$34,311 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$132,800 home value, $819/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
257 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Chipley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.7°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 836/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.7756°N, 85.5401°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northwest Florida Beaches International (ECP) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in |
Chipley has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 51°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and October the driest (3.7").