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DeFuniak Springs, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Walton County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,284
Population
442/sq mi density
$51,883
Median Income
$25,761 per capita
$163,200
Home Value
$228,407 Zillow
$821
Median Rent
30.3% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
418
Violent Crime/100K
2,709 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$51,883 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$163,200 home value, $821/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
418 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher
DeFuniak Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.5°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 235 ft (72 m) |
| Area | 14.1 sq mi (36.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 442/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.7125°N, 86.1197°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Walton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northwest Florida Beaches International (ECP) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 6.2 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in |
DeFuniak Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 51°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.3") and October the driest (3.4").