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Panacea, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Wakulla County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
1,039 Population 622/sq mi density
$36,332 Median Income $14,216 per capita
68°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
215 Violent Crime/100K 2,468 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$36,332 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
215 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Panacea, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,332
52% below
$14,216 per capita
Violent Crime
215/100K
44% below
2,468/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
39% below
77.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
25.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
30% above
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
306 sunny days/yr

How Panacea Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Panacea's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
48%
Poverty
202%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Panacea a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Panacea residents earn a median household income of $36,332 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,216. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 634 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Panacea reports 215 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,468/100K.

Education

20.5% of adults in Panacea hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 77.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Panacea has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,039
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density622/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$36,332
Per Capita$14,216
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty25.1%
County GDP$1,161M
Avg Weekly Wage$934

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership75.5%
Zillow$379,410
Housing Units574
Rent Burden31.4%

Crime

F
Violent215/100K
Property2,468/100K

Health

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death8,820/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain59.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation7 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+77.1%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Panacea was founded in 1895.
The median home in Panacea was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Tallahassee International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
39.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.