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Niceville, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Okaloosa County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
16,043
Population
1,114/sq mi density
$96,611
Median Income
$43,540 per capita
$381,700
Home Value
$430,065 Zillow
$1,579
Median Rent
35.4% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
69
Violent Crime/100K
1,279 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$96,611 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$381,700 home value, $1,579/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
69 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Niceville enjoys a temperate climate with 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 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.2°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 14.4 sq mi (37.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,114/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.5288°N, 86.4760°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Okaloosa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northwest Florida Beaches International (ECP) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0420 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 6.2 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 4.4 in |
Niceville has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 50°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and October the driest (3.5").