Okaloosa County

MyTownView tracks 9 municipalities in Okaloosa County, Florida. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.

9Municipalities
91,214Residents
18Articles
9Meetings (30d)
$83,953Avg. Median Income
$350,033Avg. Home Value

Recent News

18
Apr 15Fort Walton Beach woman charged with assault after allegedly throwing bottles at childFort Walton BeachApr 14DOH-Okaloosa issues health advisory from Gap Creek to Cinco BayouCinco BayouApr 12Adron Robinson promoted to Niceville (Fla.) head football coachNicevilleApr 10DOH-Okaloosa issues health advisory from Gap Creek to Cinco BayouCinco BayouApr 9Motorcyclist dies in Fort Walton Beach collisionFort Walton BeachMar 16Threat at Destin Commons shuts down festival, law enforcement intervenesDestinMar 12Major beach renourishment project in Destin, FL, begins soonDestinMar 7Local Spotlight: to Destin | Fort Walton Beach, FloridaFort Walton BeachMar 6New floating ER unveiled at Harbor Station in Destin, FLDestinFeb 14Niceville woman killed after being struck by carNicevilleJan 29With his first Grammy nomination, Destin Conrad embraces personal evolutionDestinJan 26Skeletal Remains found in 2022 identified as missing Niceville TeenNicevilleJan 20Traffic stop in Niceville leads to drug trafficking arrestNicevilleJan 13Woman tries to avoid arrest by defecating towards officers in Fort Walton BeachFort Walton BeachSep 29Buying SWFL golf club where crocodiles roam. Shalimar returns. Monster Collier purchaseShalimar

Meetings

9

Recent

Apr 15Technical Review CommitteeNicevilleAgendaApr 14Youth Advisory CouncilNicevilleAgendaApr 14City CouncilNicevilleAgendaApr 13City CouncilDestinVideoApr 8City CouncilDestinVideoApr 8Regular CRADestinVideoApr 6Plan CommissionNicevilleAgendaMar 18Technical Review CommitteeNicevilleAgenda

Rankings in Okaloosa County

Most Affordable Homes

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Housing
#CityAffordability Score
1ValparaisoOkaloosa82 / 100
2Fort Walton BeachOkaloosa74 / 100
3CrestviewOkaloosa72 / 100
4NicevilleOkaloosa71 / 100
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey & County Business Patterns

Fastest Growing Cities

Growth
#CityPopulation Change
1NicevilleOkaloosa+3.1%
2CrestviewOkaloosa+2.6%
3Mary EstherOkaloosa+0.7%
4DestinOkaloosa+0.4%
5Fort Walton BeachOkaloosa+0.3%
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

Safest Cities

Safety
#CityCrimes per 1,000
1NicevilleOkaloosa45.2 total crimes per 1k
2ValparaisoOkaloosa48.1 total crimes per 1k
3CrestviewOkaloosa116.7 total crimes per 1k
4Fort Walton BeachOkaloosa134.3 total crimes per 1k
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Source: Illinois Uniform Crime Reporting Program (I-UCR)

Lowest Property Taxes

Finances
#CityEffective Tax Rate
1DestinOkaloosa0.54%
2Fort Walton BeachOkaloosa1.44%
3NicevilleOkaloosa1.50%
4Mary EstherOkaloosa1.68%
5ValparaisoOkaloosa1.88%
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Annual Financial Report

Best Schools

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Education
#CitySchool Score
1CrestviewOkaloosa69 / 100
2DestinOkaloosa69 / 100
3Fort Walton BeachOkaloosa69 / 100
4Mary EstherOkaloosa69 / 100
5NicevilleOkaloosa69 / 100
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Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Best Fiscal Health

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Finances
#CityFiscal Health Score
1DestinOkaloosa86 / 100
2Fort Walton BeachOkaloosa58 / 100
3NicevilleOkaloosa56 / 100
4Mary EstherOkaloosa51 / 100
5ValparaisoOkaloosa45 / 100
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Illinois Dept. of Insurance

Municipalities

Cinco Bayou

Pop. 609Income $84,688Homes $348,800
Town (Council-Manager)

Crestview

Pop. 28,773Income $65,480Homes $277,900
City (Council-Weak Mayor)

Destin

Pop. 14,077Income $89,011Homes $490,300
City (Council-Manager)

Fort Walton Beach

Pop. 21,025Income $68,538Homes $321,800
City (Council-Manager)

Laurel Hill

Pop. 355Income $63,036Homes $117,900
City (Mayor-Council)

Mary Esther

Pop. 4,061Income $76,890Homes $298,900
City (Council-Manager)

Niceville

Pop. 16,544Income $102,409Homes $423,500
City (Council-Manager)

Shalimar

Pop. 885Income $115,417Homes $476,500
Town (Council-Weak Mayor)

Valparaiso

Pop. 4,885Income $90,110Homes $394,700
City (Council-Weak Mayor)