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Okaloosa County, Florida in numbers: crime, income, hazards
FBI reports put Okaloosa County at 2.1 violent crimes per 1,000 people a year over 2021-2025, 29% lower than the rate for Florida (2.9). Median household income is $81,998 and the unemployment rate was 4.4% in August 2026. About 216,599 people live in the county.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Okaloosa County?
Police agencies in Okaloosa County reported an average of 152 violent crimes and 708 property crimes a year from 2021 to 2025. Per 1,000 residents, the violent-crime rate works out to 2.1: 29% lower than the Florida rate (2.9), and 44% lower than the national rate (3.7). For property crime the county rate is 9.6 per 1,000 (Florida: 14.4; U.S.: 18.1). Only about 34% of residents live in areas whose police reported a full year, so treat the rate with care. Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (72%). CDC death records show about 12 homicide deaths a year in the county (5.7 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Okaloosa County | Per 1,000 | Florida per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 152 | 2.1 | 2.9 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 28 | 0.38 | 0.30 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 13 | 0.18 | 0.39 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 110 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 708 | 9.6 | 14.4 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 108 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 582 | 7.9 | 11.7 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 18 | 0.24 | 1.1 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (4 agencies; 34% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Okaloosa County?
Median household income is $81,998, close to the statewide figure ($74,568). The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $351,200 by its owners; renters pay a median $1,612. 7.9% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 12.6%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.4% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 4,439 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Okaloosa County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 216,599 | 22,416,077 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $81,998 | $74,568 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $351,200 | $359,000 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,612 | $1,669 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 3.8% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 9.3% | 12.6% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 7.9% | 12.6% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 34.8% | 34.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 68.4% | 67.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 37.4 | 42.6 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.2% | 91.6% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 11.8% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Okaloosa County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Okaloosa County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are hurricanes (Very High) and tornadoes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
EPA lists no Superfund site in Okaloosa County, active or completed (October 2026).
High-hazard dams
The National Inventory of Dams lists 2 high-hazard dams in Okaloosa County. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 2 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Stafford Dam 2 (18 ft) and Stafford Dam 1 (13 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
6 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 62,544 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Okaloosa County was covered by 6 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Hurricane 5, Tropical Storm 1), not counting COVID-19. In 2024, 0 of 366 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 21 community water systems, 1 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 3 (low). NHTSA counted 19 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 2 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Okaloosa County?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Okaloosa County on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Okaloosa County?
Okaloosa County has 51 public schools (2024-25) and 14 private schools (2023-24) in federal school lists. 8 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 34 fire or EMS stations and 8 police or sheriff stations. Park Service units in the area: Gulf Islands National Seashore. 2 state parks or recreation areas: Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park and Henderson Beach State Park.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Okaloosa County?
1 ancient or sacred site is on the map here: Fort Walton Mound. Many are sacred to living communities, so visit respectfully and follow posted rules.
See them on the map: sacred sites →
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Okaloosa County
Gun shops
23 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Okaloosa County (19 from the ATF licensee list, 4 from OpenStreetMap), plus 33 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 6 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Academy Sports + Outdoors #380 (Fort Walton Beach), Ans Tactical And Surplus (Crestview), Army Navy Store (Fort Walton Beach), Bass Pro Shops World Wide Sportsman 016 (Destin), Black Flag Armory (Niceville), Bts Tactical (Fort Walton Beach), Cash America Pawn (Fort Walton Beach), Cash America Pawn (Mary Esther) and 11 more.
Liquor stores
16 liquor stores are on the map in Okaloosa County: ABC Liquors #200 (Destin), Cheers Wine & Liquor II (Niceville), Fubar Liquors (Crestview), Fubar Liquors (Fort Walton Beach), Fubar Liquors (Mary Esther), Fubar Liquors (Niceville), Fubar Liquors (Shalimar), Kelley's Liquors (Crestview) and 8 more.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center in Okaloosa County on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Okaloosa County?
Okaloosa County averaged 152 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 2.1 per 1,000 residents, 29% lower than the Florida rate (2.9). The property-crime rate was 9.6 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Okaloosa County?
$81,998 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $74,568 for Florida and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Okaloosa County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.4% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 4,439 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Okaloosa County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Okaloosa County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are hurricanes (Very High) and tornadoes (Relatively High).
Is there road construction in Okaloosa County right now?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Okaloosa County on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel.
How many nursing homes are in Okaloosa County?
8 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Okaloosa County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covington County, AL | 37,628 | 2.6 | $52,456 |
| Escambia County, AL | 36,629 | 4.7 | $48,225 |
| Santa Rosa County | 198,472 | 1.3 | $91,922 |
| Walton County | 82,948 | 1.7 | $81,986 |
More: Florida statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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