Franklin County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Drinking water stations with addresses in Apalachicola and their reported violations in the past:
APALACHICOLA, CITY OF (Population served: 3063, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
- MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2001, Contaminant: Coliform
- MCL, Single Sample - Between OCT-1996 and DEC-1996, Contaminant: Combined Radium (-226 & -228)
Past monitoring violations:
- One routine major monitoring violation
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 35.4%
(32.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 38.3% for Black residents, 0.0% for American Indian residents)
Average household size:
| This city: | 2.2 people | | Florida: | 2.5 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This city: | 60.5% | | Whole state: | 66.4% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This city: | 5.1% | | Whole state: | 5.8% |
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
- Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
- Gay men: 0.0% of all households
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Apalachicola, FL
People in group quarters in Apalachicola:
- 77 people in nursing homes
- 5 people in wards in general hospitals for patients who have no usual home elsewhere
- 2 people in religious group quarters
Apalachicola compared to Florida state average:
- Median household income below state average.
- Unemployed percentage below state average.
- Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Median age significantly above state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
- Length of stay since moving in above state average.
- House age above state average.
- Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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Banks with branches in Apalachicola (2011 data):
- Centennial Bank: Apalachicola Branch at 22 Avenue E, branch established on 09/13/2004; Apalachicola Branch at 73 Avenue E, branch established on 12/06/1979. Info updated 11/22/2010: Bank assets: $3,377.6 mil, Deposits: $2,667.8 mil, headquarters in Conway, AR, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 102 total offices, Holding Company: Home Bancshares, Inc.
Fire-safe hotels and motels in Apalachicola, Florida:
- Best Western Apalach Motel, 249 W US Hwy 98, Apalachicola, FL 32320
, Phone: (850) 653-8418
- Rainbow Inn & Marina, 123 Water, Apalachicola, FL 32320

- Gibson Inn, 100 Market St, Apalachicola, FL 32320

- Pink Camellia Inn, 145 East Ave, Apalachicola, FL 32320

- Rancho Inn, W Hwy 98, Apalachicola, FL 32320

All 5 fire-safe hotels and motels in Apalachicola, Florida
Educational Attainment (%)
School Enrollment by Level of School (%)
Most commonly used house heating fuel:
- Electricity (52%)
- Bottled, tank, or LP gas (39%)
- Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (5%)
- No fuel used (2%)
- Utility gas (1%)
- Wood (1%)
2004 Presidential Election results in Franklin County Florida:
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Religion statistics for Apalachicola:
Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 27.08%
| Here |  | 27.1% |
| USA |  | 50.2% |
Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations
| Name | Southern Baptist Convention | United Methodist Church | Assemblies of God | Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee) | Other |
| Adherents | 25.6% | 20.8% | 17.4% | 14.8% | 21.4% |
| Congregations | 20.8% | 16.7% | 16.7% | 12.5% | 33.3% |
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Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Tables represent county-level data.
Food Environment Statistics:Number of grocery stores: 6 | Franklin County: | 5.31 / 10,000 pop. | | State: | 2.04 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8 | Franklin County: | 7.09 / 10,000 pop. | | Florida: | 3.04 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 16 | This county: | 14.17 / 10,000 pop. | | State: | 7.45 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate: | Franklin County: | 10.7% | | Florida: | 9.2% |
Adult obesity rate: | Franklin County: | 26.8% | | State: | 23.7% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
| Local government employment and payroll (March 2007) |
| Function |
Full-time employees |
Monthly full-time payroll |
Average yearly full-time wage |
Part-time employees |
Monthly part-time payroll |
| Other Government Administration |
7 | $20,546 | $35,222 | 0 | $0 |
| Police Protection - Officers |
7 | $22,158 | $37,985 | 1 | $538 |
| Police - Other |
1 | $2,569 | $30,828 | 0 | $0 |
| Streets and Highways |
9 | $26,454 | $35,272 | 0 | $0 |
| Water Transport and Terminals |
0 | $0 | | 1 | $1,129 |
| Local Libraries |
0 | $0 | | 1 | $1,164 |
| Other and Unallocable |
6 | $16,073 | $32,146 | 1 | $1,164 |
| Totals for Government |
30 | $87,800 | $35,120 | 4 | $3,995 |
8.60% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($72,595 average adjusted gross income) | Here: | 8.60% | | Florida average: | 8.71% |
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.
Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
7.64% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($92,980 average adjusted gross income) | Here: | 7.64% | | Florida average: | 7.73% |
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.
Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
Strongest AM radio stations in Apalachicola:
- WSTT (730 AM; 25 kW; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: MARION R. WILLIAMS)
- WFVR (910 AM; 50 kW; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: RAMA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WFRF (1070 AM; daytime; 10 kW; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: FAITH RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
- WOKV (690 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, FL; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
- WYBT (1000 AM; daytime; 5 kW; BLOUNTSTOWN, FL; Owner: BLOUNTSTOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WFLF (540 AM; 50 kW; PINE HILLS, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WMGG (820 AM; 50 kW; LARGO, FL; Owner: MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ST. PETERSBURG LICENSEE)
- WDIZ (590 AM; 3 kW; PANAMA CITY, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WLTG (1430 AM; 5 kW; PANAMA CITY, FL; Owner: HOUR GROUP BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WTCL (1580 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CHATTAHOOCHEE, FL; Owner: METZ, INC.)
- WASG (550 AM; 25 kW; ATMORE, AL; Owner: 550 AM, INC)
- WQTM (740 AM; 50 kW; ORLANDO, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WHGH (840 AM; daytime; 10 kW; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: H. G. H INVESTMENT CORP.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Apalachicola:
- WOYS (100.5 FM; APALACHICOLA, FL; Owner: RICHARD L. PLESSINGER, SR.)
- WFCT (105.5 FM; APALACHICOLA, FL; Owner: WILLIAMS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- W283AC (104.5 FM; APALACHICOLA, FL; Owner: FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY)
- WFBX (94.5 FM; PARKER, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WEBZ (93.5 FM; PORT ST. JOE, FL; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
- WOCY (106.5 FM; CARRABELLE, FL; Owner: RICHARD L. PLESSINGER, SR.)
- WPAP-FM (92.5 FM; PANAMA CITY, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WLHR (107.9 FM; PANAMA CITY, FL; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING OF FLORIDA, L.L.C.)
- WPBH (99.3 FM; MEXICO BEACH, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
TV broadcast stations around Apalachicola:
- WMBB (Channel 13; PANAMA CITY, FL; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2009 (per 100,000 population)
Apalachicola, Florida:
- Fatal accident count: 13
- Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 18
- Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 3
- Fatalities: 13
- Persons involved in fatal accidents: 30
- Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 1
Florida average:
- Fatal accident count: 155
- Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 237
- Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 50
- Fatalities: 168
- Persons involved in fatal accidents: 414
- Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 27
See more detailed statistics of Apalachicola fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here
National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 3
Total length: 345 meters (1,132ft)
Total average daily traffic: 7,550
Total average daily truck traffic: 676
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 23 ( See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Apalachicola)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 2 ( See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Apalachicola, FL)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 7 ( See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 2 ( See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 1 ( See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 11 ( See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 15 ( See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Apalachicola)
FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 1 - APALACHICOLA INTL AVN TRAINING CENTER INC, Po Box 518, Apalachicola, FL 32329
Certificate: D004022 (Corporation), Certificate Issue Date: 11/04/2011, Expiration Date: 11/03/2012
FAA Registered Aircraft: 6 - Aircraft: PA-28-181 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 36DB , Serial Number: 28-7890441, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 03/27/1978
Registrant (Corporation): Garlick Envirinmental Associates Inc, Po Box 385, Apalachicola, FL 32329 - Aircraft: PA-32-260 (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 126 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 55AF , Serial Number: 32-864, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 04/18/1967
Registrant (Corporation): Apalachicola Intl Avn Training Center Inc, Po Box 518, Apalachicola, FL 32329 - Aircraft: M20C (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 127 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 5874Q , Serial Number: 3145, Year manufactured: 1965, Airworthiness Date: 08/06/1965
Registrant (Co-Owned): Teddy J Mosteller, 151 24th Ave, Apalachicola, FL 32320, Other Owners: Harriet H Mosteller - Aircraft: M20C (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 127 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 6271U , Serial Number: 2110, Year manufactured: 1962, Airworthiness Date: 05/09/1962
Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, Po Box 518, Apalachicola, FL 32329 - Aircraft: R182 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 111 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 6476T , Serial Number: R18202035, Year manufactured: 1986, Airworthiness Date: 03/07/1986
Registrant (Corporation): Rrc Aviation LLC, 118 Commerce St, Apalachicola, FL 32320 - Aircraft: 172M (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
N-Number: 9228H , Serial Number: 17266027, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 10/03/1975
Registrant (Corporation): Apalachicola Intl Aviation Tr Ctr Inc, Po Box 158, Apalachicola, FL 32329
| Most common first names in Apalachicola, FL among deceased individuals |
| Name | Count | Lived (average) |
| John | 48 | 78.6 years |
| James | 45 | 67.8 years |
| Mary | 39 | 82.0 years |
| George | 33 | 75.4 years |
| William | 31 | 77.0 years |
| Charles | 29 | 71.0 years |
| Willie | 24 | 72.8 years |
| Robert | 21 | 70.2 years |
| Joseph | 15 | 79.3 years |
| Annie | 15 | 82.8 years |
| Most common last names in Apalachicola, FL among deceased individuals |
| Last name | Count | Lived (average) |
| Smith | 36 | 74.6 years |
| Wilson | 18 | 70.0 years |
| Williams | 15 | 79.5 years |
| Davis | 14 | 78.1 years |
| Brown | 13 | 78.1 years |
| Cooper | 12 | 71.3 years |
| Allen | 11 | 71.7 years |
| Johnson | 11 | 79.0 years |
| Creamer | 10 | 71.1 years |
| Thompson | 9 | 76.6 years |
| Businesses in Apalachicola, FL |
| Name | Count | | Name | Count |
| Best Western | 1 | | Subway | 1 |
| CVS | 1 | | UPS | 1 |
| FedEx | 1 | | | |
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- #63 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Food and beverage serving workers except waiters/waitresses"
- #79 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest average humidity"
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