At a Glance
Median Income
$72,650
$28,115 per capita
Median Rent
$1,482/mo
24.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
331/100K
2,986/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
15.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
306 sunny days/yr
How Kings Bay Base Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kings Bay Base's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kings Bay Base a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kings Bay Base residents earn a median household income of $72,650 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,115. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,203 business establishments, including 125 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Kings Bay Base reports 331 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,986/100K.
Education
17.5% of adults in Kings Bay Base hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kings Bay Base has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population2,394
Median Age21.9 yrs
Density871/mi²
Male / Female70% / 30%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$72,650
Per Capita$28,115
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty15.9%
County GDP$2,762M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,055
Housing
A
Home Value
Rent$1,482
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$307,607
Housing Units747
Rent Burden24.7%
Crime
F
Violent331/100K
Property2,986/100K
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes14.3%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death8,626/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain54.6 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation23 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 32%
Commute11 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Kings Bay Base was built in 1985.
24.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Jacksonville International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 125 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.