At a Glance
Violent Crime
629/100K
8,568/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.2%
28.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Wakulla Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wakulla's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wakulla a Good Place to Live?
D
1.5 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Wakulla reports 629 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 8,568/100K.
Education
13.3% of adults in Wakulla hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wakulla has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population175
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density203/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans98.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$27,843
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,560M
Avg Weekly Wage$962
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership65.7%
Zillow$95,074
Housing Units56
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent629/100K
Property8,568/100K
Health
Obesity47.2%
Diabetes16.5%
Smoking28.8%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death16,835/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain40.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation207 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute34 min
Broadband70.0%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Wakulla was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Lumberton Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.504 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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