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Palm Beach County, Florida in numbers: crime, income, hazards
FBI reports put Palm Beach County at 2.9 violent crimes per 1,000 people a year over 2021-2025, close to the rate for Florida (2.9). The median household earns $83,581 and the unemployment rate was 4.6% in August 2026. Population: about 1,533,806 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
Also on the map: income · hazard risk · Superfund · dams
What is the crime rate in Palm Beach County?
Over 2021-2025, the county's police agencies sent the FBI reports of about 4,405 violent and 20,923 property crimes per year. The violent rate, 2.9 per 1,000 people, is close to the Florida rate (2.9); nationally it is 3.7. Burglary, theft and car theft together come to 13.9 per 1,000 residents, compared with 14.4 across Florida. Aggravated assaults make up 70% of the violent total. CDC death records show about 94 homicide deaths a year in the county (6.3 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Palm Beach County | Per 1,000 | Florida per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 4,405 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 70 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 502 | 0.33 | 0.30 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 737 | 0.49 | 0.39 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 3,097 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 20,923 | 13.9 | 14.4 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 2,080 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 17,405 | 11.6 | 11.7 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1,439 | 0.96 | 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 (30 agencies; 98% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Palm Beach County?
Half of households in Palm Beach County make more than $83,581 and half make less; across Florida the midpoint is $74,568. Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $447,300, and the median rent is $1,916 a month. 10.0% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 12.6%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.6% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 35,862 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Palm Beach County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,533,806 | 22,416,077 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $83,581 | $74,568 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $447,300 | $359,000 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,916 | $1,669 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.5% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 11.3% | 12.6% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 10.0% | 12.6% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 40.5% | 34.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 70.1% | 67.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 45.3 | 42.6 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.4% | 91.6% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 13.2% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Palm Beach County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Palm Beach County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are hurricanes (Very High), tornadoes (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (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
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Palm Beach County: Trans Circuits, Inc.. 1 other site has finished cleanup and been taken off the list. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
Palm Beach County has 2 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 1 is rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Herbert Hoover Dike - Ciz A (35 ft) and Structure No. 44 (19 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
26 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 944,800 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Palm Beach County was covered by 6 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Hurricane 6), not counting COVID-19. EPA air monitors logged 0 days in 2024 when the air quality index reached “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse. Of 33 community water systems, 7 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 214 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 63 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Palm Beach County?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach County?
Palm Beach County has 241 public schools (2024-25) and 118 private schools (2023-24) in federal school lists. 54 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 94 fire or EMS stations and 41 police or sheriff stations. 1 state park or recreation area: John D. MacArthur Beach State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Palm Beach County
Gun shops
29 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Palm Beach County (28 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 105 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 18 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: American Pawn (Boca Raton), Boca Raton Pawn (Boca Raton), Boynton Guns (Boynton Beach), Cash America Pawn (North Palm Beach), Cash America Pawn (W Palm Bch), Cash America Pawn (West Palm Beach), Crown Pawn (Lake Worth), Delray Beach Pawn LLC (Delray Beach) and 20 more.
Liquor stores
135 liquor stores are on the map in Palm Beach County: 10th Ave Discount Liquors (Lake Worth), 2nd Ave Liquors (Lake Worth), 4 S Liquors (Boca Raton), 5th Avenue Liquors (Boca Raton), A & M Discount Beverage #2 (Jupiter), A & M Discount Beverages #34 (Jupiter), A&M Discount Beverage #32 (Palm Beach Gardens), A1A Discount Beverage & Liquors #4 (Boynton Beach) and 127 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map in Palm Beach County: Planned Parenthood Of Florida, Inc. (West Palm Beach).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
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 Palm Beach County?
Palm Beach County averaged 4,405 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 2.9 per 1,000 residents, close to the Florida rate (2.9). The property-crime rate was 13.9 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Palm Beach County?
$83,581 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $74,568 for Florida and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Palm Beach County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.6% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 35,862 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Palm Beach County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Palm Beach County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are hurricanes (Very High), tornadoes (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Palm Beach County?
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Palm Beach County: Trans Circuits, Inc.. 1 other site has finished cleanup and been taken off the list.
Is there road construction in Palm Beach County right now?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach County?
54 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Palm Beach County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broward County | 1,977,129 | 2.6 | $77,633 |
| Glades County | 12,563 | 1.3 | $45,870 |
| Hendry County | 42,382 | 2.1 | $56,393 |
| Martin County | 162,176 | 2.0 | $82,943 |
| Okeechobee County | 40,816 | 3.1 | $57,984 |
Cities in Palm Beach County with their own page: West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Wellington, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens.
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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