Living in Wakulla County, Florida
Wakulla County is a county in Florida with a population of around 31,535, part of the Tallahassee, FL MSA metro area. The main communities are Sopchoppy, St. Marks.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $1,825/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $288K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.1%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings very warm winters (highs around 65°F) and hot summers (highs around 88°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk and wildfire risk.
Demographics
Wakulla County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 41 and a predominantly working-class population (18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.
Wakulla County, Florida
Home price trend in Wakulla County
Top Cities and towns in Wakulla County
Sopchoppy
Population: 457
Home price:$204,494
St. Marks
Population: 293
Home price:NA
Demographics & Amenities in Wakulla County
2 Hours to major Airport
Yes
Median age
40.6 Years
Average Family Size
3.07
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Wakulla County
Earthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Relatively LowHurricanes
Relatively LowDrought
Very LowTornados
Very LowEarthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Relatively LowHurricanes
Relatively LowDrought
Very LowTornados
Very Low
Terrain & Weather in Wakulla County
Average Summer temperature
96°F
Coast
Within 1 hour
Sun
A lot of Sun
Precipitation
61.5 inches
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Wakulla County
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
55.4%
Total Employer Establishments
591,046
Poverty (%)
13.1%
Unemployment rate (%)
2.1%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Mean Hours Worked (female)
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Laws and Rights in Wakulla County
Cannabis
Legal for medical use
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability
Gun Carry
Open carry prohibited, No permit for concealed carry
Health inWakulla County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Wakulla County
Robbery
0.06/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
2.3/ per 1000
Burglary
3.26/ per 1000
Arson
0.03/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
2.75/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000