Florida · Metropolitan Area
Jennings is a small town in Florida with a population of 848. Residents earn $25,795 per year, which is 66% below the national average.
Based on current data, Jennings receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Jennings has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Jennings is $25,795, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 36.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Jennings is $91,400, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $590 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Jennings is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 115 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,730 per 100,000, near the national average.
8.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 54.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Jennings enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 58.6% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 41.4% |
| 209% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $25,795 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $14,411 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $933 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,270 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 36.4% |
| 194% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,318 |
| County GDP | $7,135M |
| Restaurants | 286 |
| Healthcare | 445 |
| Retail | 520 |
| Manufacturing | 95 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,773 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.13% |
| Commute Time | 39.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 63.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.2% |
| Census Median | $91,400 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $236,528 |
| Census Median Rent | $590 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,773 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.13% |
| Obesity | 46.1% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 18.9% |
| Heart Disease | 8.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.4% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 10.7% |
| Stroke | 5.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 39.0% |
| Depression | 19.3% |
| Mental Distress | 21.5% |
| Physical Distress | 19.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 68.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 11,342/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 445 |
| Total Violent | 115.3/100K |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 115.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,730.1/100K |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,038.1/100K |
| Theft | 692.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 67.0°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.4 inches |
| 27% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 146 ft (45 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 319/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.5968°N, 83.1070°W |
| County FIPS | 13185 |
Winner: Republican by 18 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.4% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 54.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 319/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 69.8% |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 445 |
| Restaurants | 286 |
| Retail Stores | 520 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Avg Commute | 39.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 63.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.2% |