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Okaloosa County

Population in 2011: 12,303. Population change since 2000: +10.6%
 

Males: 6,239  (50.7%)
Females: 6,064  (49.3%)

Median resident age:  41.1 years
Florida median age:  41.3 years

Zip codes: 32540, 32541.

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Estimated median household income in 2009: $57,554 (it was $53,042 in 2000)
Destin:

$57,554
Florida:

$44,736
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $38,922

Destin city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $330,234 (it was $151,000 in 2000)
Destin:

$330,234
Florida:

$182,400
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $577,705; Detached houses: $573,640; Townhouses or other attached units: $344,775; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $524,291; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $789,730; Mobile homes: $67,320; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $12,823

Median gross rent in 2009: $1,113.

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  • White alone - 10,645 (86.5%)
  • Hispanic - 796 (6.5%)
  • Two or more races - 311 (2.5%)
  • Asian alone - 248 (2.0%)
  • Black alone - 180 (1.5%)
  • Other race alone - 81 (0.7%)
  • American Indian alone - 31 (0.3%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 13 (0.1%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Destin: 92.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (16.8%), English (15.0%), Irish (12.7%), United States (11.3%), Italian (5.6%), French (4.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 25 feet

Land area: 7.53 square miles.

Population density: 1634 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Destin:

  • High school or higher: 91.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 31.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.8%
  • Unemployed: 3.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Destin city:

  • Never married: 19.1%
  • Now married: 59.4%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 6.6%
  • Divorced: 14.2%

570 residents are foreign born (2.2% Europe, 1.1% Latin America, 1.0% Asia, 0.5% North America).

This city:  5.1%
Florida:  16.7%



According to our research of Florida and other state lists there were 10 registered sex offenders living in Destin, Florida as of May 21, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Destin to the number of sex offenders is 1,264 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is smaller than the state average.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $2,371 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $2,102 (0.5%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Gulf Breeze-Harold, FL (28.5 miles , pop. 54,412).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Montgomery, AL (136.6 miles , pop. 201,568).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (534.8 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities: Eglin AFB, FL (2.5 miles ), Lake Lorraine, FL (2.6 miles ), Miramar Beach, FL (2.7 miles ), Shalimar, FL (2.7 miles ), Valparaiso, FL (2.8 miles ), Eglin, FL (2.8 miles ), Cinco Bayou, FL (2.9 miles ), Ocean City, FL (2.9 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 343 buildings, average cost: $109,100
  • 1998: 205 buildings, average cost: $175,300
  • 1999: 188 buildings, average cost: $159,600
  • 2000: 159 buildings, average cost: $171,600
  • 2001: 147 buildings, average cost: $171,900
  • 2002: 151 buildings, average cost: $222,600
  • 2003: 166 buildings, average cost: $220,800
  • 2004: 244 buildings, average cost: $178,500
  • 2005: 135 buildings, average cost: $293,500
  • 2006: 166 buildings, average cost: $213,200
  • 2007: 36 buildings, average cost: $359,100
  • 2008: 15 buildings, average cost: $504,300
  • 2009: 13 buildings, average cost: $574,000
  • 2010: 11 buildings, average cost: $422,000
  • 2011: 24 buildings, average cost: $417,600

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Latitude: 30.39 N, Longitude: 86.48 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +4,378 (+39.4%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 2,437 (44.9%)

Area code: 850

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Destin, Florida accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

6.1%
Florida:

9.0%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +3,015 (+37.2%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (23%)
  • Accommodation and food services (16%)
  • Retail trade (12%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (8%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (8%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Other services, except public administration (6%)
  • Retail trade (18%)
  • Accommodation and food services (11%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (11%)
  • Health care and social assistance (10%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (9%)
  • Other services, except public administration (7%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (7%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (11%)
  • Top executives (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)
  • Fishing and hunting, and forest and logging workers (4%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (6%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)

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Tornado activity:

Destin-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Florida state average. It is 58% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/25/1964, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.3 miles away from the Destin city center injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 12/10/1967, a category F3 tornado 21.8 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Destin-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Florida state average. It is 96% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 69.2 miles away from the city center
On 10/26/1997 at 23:27:12, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 69.2 miles away from Destin center
On 9/30/2003 at 02:28:03, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 79.7 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/1997 at 03:39:12, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 69.2 miles away from the city center
On 10/28/1997 at 09:00:11, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 69.2 miles away from Destin center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Okaloosa County (22) is a lot greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 18
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 10, Tropical Storms: 5, Floods: 3, Floods: 3, Heavy Rains: 2, Winds: 2, Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Storm: 1, Tornado: 1, Fire: 1, Tornado: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Destin:

  • TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 8 miles away; NICEVILLE, FL)
  • FORT WALTON BEACH MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 10 miles away; FORT WALTON BEACH, FL)
  • NORTH OKALOOSA MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 26 miles away; CRESTVIEW, FL)

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Local government website: www.cityofdestin.com

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Destin:

  • Northwest Florida State College (about 10 miles; Niceville, FL; Full-time enrollment: 2,977)
  • Pensacola Junior College (about 44 miles; Pensacola, FL; FT enrollment: 4,901)
  • The University of West Florida (about 46 miles; Pensacola, FL; FT enrollment: 7,005)
  • Gulf Coast Community College (about 47 miles; Panama City, FL; FT enrollment: 2,369)
  • Columbia Southern University (about 71 miles; Orange Beach, AL; FT enrollment: 7,407)
  • James H Faulkner State Community College (about 84 miles; Bay Minette, AL; FT enrollment: 2,682)
  • George C Wallace Community College-Dothan (about 88 miles; Dothan, AL; FT enrollment: 2,692)

Public elementary/middle schools in Destin:

Private elementary/middle school in Destin:

  • DESTIN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 61; Location: 201 BEACH DR; Grades: KG - 5)
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User submitted facts and corrections:

  • Area Hospital: Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast( approximately 6 miles east of Destin City limit)
  • Local Hospitals in Destin: Sacred Heart Hospital Local Clinics: White Wilson Medical Center, Destin Emergency Center

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Notable locations in Destin: Palmetto Plaza (A), Moreno Plaza (B), Okaloosa County Emergency Medical Services Station 10 (C), Destin Fire Control District Station 10 (D), Destin Fire Control District Headquarters Station 9 (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: The Shores Shopping Center (1), Shoreline Village Mall (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lake: Four Prong Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attractions: Destin History & Fishing Museum (8 Stahlman Avenue) (1), Big Kahuna's (Amusement & Theme Parks; 1007 Highway 98 East) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotels: B C Land Corporation (100 Calhoun Avenue) (1), Chans' Market Cafe (1002 Highway 98 East) (2), Coastal Catering (4000 South Sandestin Boulevard) (3), Club Destin Resort (1085 Highway 98 East) (4), Beachside Inn (2931 Scenic Highway 98) (5), Best Western Summerplace Inn (14047 Emerald Coast Parkway) (6), Comfort Inn Destin (19001 Emerald Coast Parkway) (7). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

 
Okaloosa County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 24.3. This is better than average.
City:

24.3
U.S.:

32.0
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 28.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.6 miles away from the city center.
City:

28.6
U.S.:

28.3
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2004 was 9.87. This is about average. Closest monitor was 24.8 miles away from the city center.
City:

9.87
U.S.:

11.62

Drinking water stations with addresses in Destin and their reported violations in the past:

DESTIN WATER USERS, INC. (Population served: 27115, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 8.7%
(7.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Black residents, 20.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for American Indian residents, 37.2% for other race residents, 19.5% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.3 people
Florida:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  60.2%
Whole state:  67.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  5.4%
Whole state:  5.8%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Destin, FL


112 people in nursing homes

Destin compared to Florida state average:

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  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.


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Banks with most branches in Destin (2011 data):

  • Regions Bank: Destin Main Branch, Kelly Plantation Branch, Sandestin Branch. Info updated 2011/02/24: Bank assets: $123,368.2 mil, Deposits: $98,301.3 mil, headquarters in Birmingham, AL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1778 total offices, Holding Company: Regions Financial Corporation
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Destin Branch at 34877 Emerald Coast, branch established on 1995/05/15; Sandestin Branch at 9435 Us Highway 98 West, branch established on 1984/06/16. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • FNBT.COM BANK: Highway 98 West Branch at 11490 Us Highway 98 West, branch established on 1999/10/21; Destin Branch at 415 Highway 98, branch established on 1978/09/15. Info updated 2009/06/29: Bank assets: $355.4 mil, Deposits: $293.4 mil, headquarters in Fort Walton Beach, FL, positive income, 12 total offices, Holding Company: Southern National Banks, Inc.
  • First Florida Bank: at 125 Main Street, branch established on 2006/11/27; Destin East Branch at 9461 Emerald Coast Parkway, branch established on 2010/08/09. Info updated 2010/05/24: Bank assets: $174.0 mil, Deposits: $149.9 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 2 total offices
  • Branch Banking and Trust Company: Destin Branch at 34990 Emerald Coast Pkwy, branch established on 2003/06/09. Info updated 2010/03/29: Bank assets: $168,867.6 mil, Deposits: $127,549.5 mil, headquarters in Winston Salem, NC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1793 total offices, Holding Company: Bb&T Corporation
  • Synovus Bank: Destin Midbay Branch at 34910 Emerald Coast Parkway, branch established on 1997/06/23. Info updated 2011/01/25: Bank assets: $26,863.3 mil, Deposits: $22,415.0 mil, headquarters in Columbus, GA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 296 total offices, Holding Company: Synovus Financial Corp.
  • Hancock Bank: Destin Branch at 14075 Emerald Coast Parkway, branch established on 1992/12/14. Info updated 2011/06/14: Bank assets: $4,988.4 mil, Deposits: $4,121.5 mil, headquarters in Gulfport, MS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 81 total offices, Holding Company: Hancock Holding Company
  • Union State Bank: Destin at 978 Airport Road, branch established on 2004/08/13. Info updated 2011/02/24: Bank assets: $274.5 mil, Deposits: $250.5 mil, headquarters in Pell City, AL, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 15 total offices, Holding Company: Union Bancshares, Inc.
  • BancorpSouth Bank: Destin Branch at 4507 Furling Lane, Suites 115 And 116, branch established on 2006/09/01. Info updated 2007/07/18: Bank assets: $12,990.3 mil, Deposits: $10,863.8 mil, headquarters in Tupelo, MS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 271 total offices, Holding Company: Bancorpsouth, Inc.
  • 10 other banks with 10 local branches

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Destin, Florida:

  • Inn On Destin Harbor, 402 Hwy 98 E, Destin, FL 32541 , Phone: (850) 837-7326, Fax: (850) 837-5741
  • Clarys Silver Beach Motel, 1050 E Hwy 98, Destin, FL 32541 , Fax: (850) 650-0962
  • Rob Roy Lodge & Marina Motel, Hwy 98, Destin, FL 32541
  • Old Pier Motel, 3208 Pompano St, Destin, FL 32541
  • Surf High Motel, 3000 Hwy 98 E, Destin, FL 32541
  • Village Inn, 215 Hwy 98, Destin, FL 32541 , Fax: (850) 654-6191
  • Motel 6, 405 Hwy 98 E, Destin, FL 32541 , Phone: (800) 466-8356, Fax: (850) 837-5325
  • Admiral Benbow Inn, 713 E Hwy 98, Destin, FL 32541 , Fax: (850) 654-4224
  • 22 other hotels and motels
All 30 fire-safe hotels and motels in Destin, Florida

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Destin travel time to work - commute
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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Electricity (78%)
  • Utility gas (20%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Okaloosa County Florida:


2008 Presidential Election results in Okaloosa County Florida:
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Religion statistics for Destin (based on Okaloosa County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 43.77%
Here43.8%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchAssemblies of GodEpiscopal Church
Adherents46.2%15.4%15.3%5.1%2.9%
Congregations29.0%6.5%3.9%13.5%2.6%
NameLDS (Mormon) ChurchChurches of ChristEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaLutheran ChurchOther
Adherents2.8%2.4%2.1%1.8%6.2%
Congregations3.9%9.0%1.9%1.9%27.7%
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: 33
Okaloosa County:

1.82 / 10,000 pop.
Florida:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 4
This county:

0.22 / 10,000 pop.
Florida:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 10
Okaloosa County:

0.55 / 10,000 pop.
Florida:

1.28 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 84
Here:

4.64 / 10,000 pop.
Florida:

3.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 175
Here:

9.66 / 10,000 pop.
Florida:

7.45 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Okaloosa County:

9.4%
State:

9.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Okaloosa County:

23.5%
State:

23.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

9.3%
Florida:

14.0%

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
Financial Administration 4$14,911$44,7330$0
Other Government Administration 24$100,985$50,4932$2,046
Police - Other 0$0 2$722
Streets and Highways 19$53,063$33,5131$1,240
Parks and Recreation 15$38,703$30,9625$2,407
Local Libraries 5$14,672$35,2134$3,184
Other and Unallocable 11$38,606$42,1160$0
Totals for Government 78$260,940$40,14514$9,599

Destin government finances in 2002:

  • Bond Fund - Cash & Deposits: $60,000 ($4.88)
  • Charges - Parks & Recreation: $220,000 ($17.88)
    All Other: $76,000 ($6.18)
  • Construction - General Public Buildings: $1,232,000 ($100.14)
    Parks & Recreation: $202,000 ($16.42)
    Regular Highways: $160,000 ($13.00)
    General: $24,000 ($1.95)
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $1,239,000 ($100.71)
    General Public Buildings: $1,156,000 ($93.96)
    Police Protection: $835,000 ($67.87)
    Parks & Recreation: $737,000 ($59.90)
    Financial Administration: $671,000 ($54.54)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $601,000 ($48.85)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $338,000 ($27.47)
    Libraries: $156,000 ($12.68)
    General - Other: $155,000 ($12.60)
    Sea and Inland Port Facilities: $31,000 ($2.52)
    Health Services - Other: $25,000 ($2.03)
    Welfare - Other: $14,000 ($1.14)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - General Support: $227,000 ($18.45)
    Highways: $10,000 ($0.81)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $769,000 ($62.51)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $144,000 ($11.70)
    All Other: $24,000 ($1.95)
    Water Utilities: $15,000 ($1.22)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $12,817,000 ($1041.78)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $12,466,000 ($1013.25)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $351,000 ($28.53)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $572,000 ($46.49)
    General Revenue, NEC: $28,000 ($2.28)
    Property Sale Other: $7,000 ($0.57)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Protective Inspection & Regulation, NEC: $227,000 ($18.45)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $7,808,000 ($634.64)
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $694,000 ($56.41)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $745,000 ($60.55)
    Highways: $263,000 ($21.38)
  • Tax - Property: $3,773,000 ($306.67)
    Public Utilities: $1,167,000 ($94.85)
    NEC: $386,000 ($31.37)
    Motor Fuels Sales: $238,000 ($19.34)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $2,040,000 ($165.81)

10.79% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($47,569 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

10.79%
Florida average:

8.71%

0.88% of residents moved from foreign countries ($3,252 average AGI)
Okaloosa County:

0.88%
Florida average:

0.22%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Santa Rosa County, FL  0.71% ($33,682 average AGI)
from Walton County, FL  0.56% ($47,773)
from Escambia County, FL  0.26% ($29,073)


11.73% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($42,054 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

11.73%
Florida average:

7.73%

0.83% of residents moved to foreign countries ($2,548 average AGI)
Okaloosa County:

0.83%
Florida average:

0.12%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Santa Rosa County, FL  1.03% ($35,772 average AGI)
to Walton County, FL  0.87% ($69,393)
to Escambia County, FL  0.37% ($28,489)

Strongest AM radio stations in Destin:

  • WBZR (1120 AM; daytime; 2 kW; DESTIN, FL; Owner: DESTINY COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WFTW (1260 AM; 3 kW; FORT WALTON BEACH, FL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WEBY (1330 AM; 25 kW; MILTON, FL; Owner: SPINNAKER LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WFSH (1340 AM; 1 kW; VALPARAISO-NICEVILLE, FL; Owner: BAYOU COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WJGC (1400 AM; 1 kW; FORT WALTON BEACH, FL; Owner: YESTERDAY'S RADIO NETWORK, LLC)
  • WASG (550 AM; 25 kW; ATMORE, AL; Owner: 550 AM, INC)
  • WZEP (1460 AM; 10 kW; DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL; Owner: WALTON COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJSB (1050 AM; 5 kW; CRESTVIEW, FL; Owner: CRESTVIEW BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WGTX (1280 AM; 5 kW; DE FUNIAK SPRINGS, FL)
  • WNVY (1090 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CANTONMENT, FL; Owner: 1090-AM INC.)
  • WDLT (660 AM; 10 kW; FAIRHOPE, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WRNE (980 AM; 3 kW; GULF BREEZE, FL; Owner: MEDIA ONE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCOA (1370 AM; 5 kW; PENSACOLA, FL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Destin:

  • WKSM (99.5 FM; FORT WALTON BEACH, FL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WMMK (92.1 FM; DESTIN, FL; Owner: GULF BREEZE MEDIA, INC.)
  • WNCV (100.3 FM; NICEVILLE, FL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WYZB (105.5 FM; MARY ESTHER, FL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WWAV (102.1 FM; SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL; Owner: QANTUM OF FORT WALTON BEACH LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WSBZ (106.3 FM; MIRAMAR BEACH, FL; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WZNS (96.5 FM; FORT WALTON BEACH, FL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WMXZ (103.1 FM; DE FUNIAK SPRINGS, FL; Owner: QANTUM OF FORT WALTON BEACH LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WTKX-FM (101.5 FM; PENSACOLA, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPSM (91.1 FM; FORT WALTON BEACH, FL; Owner: FT. WALTON BEACH EDUC. B/CNG FOUND.)
  • WXBM-FM (102.7 FM; MILTON, FL; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTKE (98.1 FM; HOLT, FL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WUWF (88.1 FM; PENSACOLA, FL; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA)
  • WAAZ-FM (104.7 FM; CRESTVIEW, FL; Owner: CRESTVIEW BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Destin:

  • WAWD (Channel 58; FORT WALTON BEACH, FL; Owner: RAINBOW 58 BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WDES-CA (Channel 48; DESTIN, FL; Owner: BEACH TV PROPERTIES, INC.)
  • W69DH (Channel 69; PANAMA CITY, FL; Owner: RICHARD & LISA GOETZ)
  • W26BV (Channel 26; PANAMA CITY, FL; Owner: RICHARD C. & LISA A. GOETZ)
  • WFGX (Channel 35; FORT WALTON BEACH, FL; Owner: TELEVISION FIT FOR LIFE, INC.)
  • WSRE (Channel 23; PENSACOLA, FL; Owner: DST .BD. OF TRUSTEES PENSACOLA JR. COLLEGE)
  • WTVY (Channel 4; DOTHAN, AL; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WPCT (Channel 46; PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL; Owner: BEACH TV PROPERTIES, INC.)
  • WPAN (Channel 53; FORT WALTON BEACH, FL; Owner: FRANKLIN MEDIA, INC.)
  • W17CG (Channel 17; PANAMA CITY, FL; Owner: RICHARD & LISA GOETZ)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)


See more detailed statistics of Destin fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 2
Total length: 195 meters (640ft)
Total average daily traffic: 39,000
Total average daily truck traffic: 1,950
Total future (year 2030) average daily traffic: 67,666

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Destin)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 48 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Destin, FL)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 39 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 5 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 59 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Destin)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 3 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Destin)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 69 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED42$174,976110$341,709152$270,2874$70,2651$382,770148$342,040
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED3$152,01314$518,28315$320,9541$140,3400$018$432,695
APPLICATIONS DENIED10$191,30631$315,954108$312,5554$110,0850$087$315,417
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN8$161,73028$300,31446$327,0651$101,7300$042$343,281
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS2$163,8104$219,90311$349,3680$00$010$177,161
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0233.01 , 0233.02

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED2$203,4551$112,760
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$173,8900$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$160,8500$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$200,7900$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0233.01 , 0233.02

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 120
  • Hazardous Condition: 110
  • Service Call: 3
  • Good Intent Call: 1

Incident types - Destin


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Destin, FL

Most common first names in Destin, FL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John9173.1 years
William6172.5 years
Robert5972.5 years
Mary5978.2 years
James5470.0 years
Charles4772.0 years
Richard3274.2 years
Margaret2879.2 years
Joseph2776.9 years
Thomas2770.2 years
Most common last names in Destin, FL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson2580.4 years
Jones2375.9 years
Smith2276.9 years
Marler1973.7 years
Miller1575.4 years
Martin1573.5 years
Wilson1284.2 years
Taylor1182.1 years
Williams1169.6 years
Wells968.9 years
Businesses in Destin, FL
NameCountNameCount
AT&T1Levi Strauss & Co.1
Abercrombie & Fitch1Little Caesars Pizza1
Abercrombie Kids1Marriott1
Ace Hardware1Marshalls1
Aeropostale1MasterBrand Cabinets3
American Eagle Outfitters1McDonald's2
Ann Taylor3Men's Wearhouse1
Applebee's1Motel 61
Banana Republic2Motherhood Maternity1
Bath & Body Works1New Balance1
Bebe1Nike6
Bed Bath & Beyond1Office Depot1
Blockbuster1OfficeMax1
Brooks Brothers1Old Navy1
Brookstone1Olive Garden1
Burger King2Outback1
CVS2Outback Steakhouse1
Cache1Pac Sun1
Chick-Fil-A1Panera Bread1
Chico's1Papa John's Pizza1
Clarks1Payless1
Cold Stone Creamery1PetSmart1
Comfort Inn1Pier 1 Imports1
Cracker Barrel1Pizza Hut1
Days Inn1Publix Super Markets1
Decora Cabinetry1Quiznos1
Domino's Pizza1RadioShack1
DressBarn1Ramada1
Eddie Bauer1Rite Aid1
Extended Stay America1Rue211
FedEx10SONIC Drive-In1
Finish Line1Sephora1
Forever 211Sleep Inn1
GNC3Soma Intimates1
GameStop1Starbucks5
Gap1Subway3
Goodwill1T-Mobile2
Gymboree2T.G.I. Driday's1
H&R Block1Taco Bell1
Holiday Inn3Talbots2
Hollister Co.1Target1
Home Depot1The Room Place1
IHOP1U-Haul1
IZOD1UPS12
J.Crew3Vans1
JoS. A. Bank1Verizon Wireless2
Johnny Rockets1Victoria's Secret1
Jones New York1Waffle House3
Journeys2Walgreens2
Juicy Couture1Walmart1
Kincaid1Wet Seal1
Kroger3Wingate1
La-Z-Boy1YMCA1
Lane Furniture3
Browse common businesses in Destin, FL


Destin on our top lists:

  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Real estate and rental and leasing (population 5,000+)"
  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most fire safe hotels and motels per 100,000 population (pop 5,000+)"
  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Furniture and home furnishings, and household appliance stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #26 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (population 5,000+)"
  • #27 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Food and beverage serving workers except waiters/waitresses (population 5,000+)"
  • #29 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Financial managers (population 5,000+)"
  • #33 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Financial managers (population 5,000+)"
  • #73 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest average yearly precipitation"
  • #79 (32541) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the highest 2004 average net capital gain/loss (pop 5,000+)"
  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest increase in the number of deaths per 1000 residents 1990-1999 to 2000-2003 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents relocating to foreign countries in 2006"
  • #19 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Bush (Republican) in the 2004 Presidential Election, pop. 50,000+"
  • #38 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents relocating from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #48 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents relocating to other counties in 2006 (pop. 50,000+)"
Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • W. Wayne Holden (3)
  • Michael C. Holden (3)
  • John Marshall (2)
  • Kenneth A. Harbaugh (1)
  • Matthew J. Butler (1)
  • Terrance M. Harwin (1)
  • Frank L. Patterson (1)
  • Mary Ellen Pentz (1)
  • Jack Robert Pentz (1)
  • Mark C. Becnel (1)

Total of 21 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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