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Okaloosa County

Population in 2011: 5,036. Population change since 2000: -21.4%
Males: 2,971  (59.0%)
Females: 2,065  (41.0%)

Median resident age:  28.2 years
Florida median age:  41.3 years

Zip codes: 32580.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $38,286 (it was $39,521 in 2000)
Valparaiso:

$38,286
Florida:

$44,736
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $23,751

Valparaiso city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $171,664 (it was $79,600 in 2000)
Valparaiso:

$171,664
Florida:

$182,400
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $237,631; Detached houses: $258,144; Townhouses or other attached units: $258,569; In 2-unit structures: $193,417; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $369,769; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $1,422,187; Mobile homes: $47,965

Median gross rent in 2009: $780.

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  • White alone - 4,069 (80.8%)
  • Black alone - 278 (5.5%)
  • Hispanic - 279 (5.5%)
  • Two or more races - 195 (3.9%)
  • Asian alone - 173 (3.4%)
  • American Indian alone - 30 (0.6%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 8 (0.2%)
  • Other race alone - 4 (0.08%)

Races in Valparaiso detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Valparaiso: 88.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (12.6%), Irish (12.4%), English (11.2%), United States (8.5%), Italian (4.5%), French (4.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 55 feet

Land area: 11.9 square miles.

Population density: 422 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Valparaiso:

  • High school or higher: 90.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.8%
  • Unemployed: 5.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Valparaiso city:

  • Never married: 34.6%
  • Now married: 45.3%
  • Separated: 2.5%
  • Widowed: 4.6%
  • Divorced: 13.0%

426 residents are foreign born (3.6% Latin America, 1.8% Asia, 1.3% Europe).

This city:  6.6%
Florida:  16.7%



According to our research of Florida and other state lists there were 7 registered sex offenders living in Valparaiso, Florida as of May 20, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Valparaiso to the number of sex offenders is 834 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is near the state average.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $1,078 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $946 (0.5%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Gulf Breeze-Harold, FL (26.6 miles , pop. 54,412).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Montgomery, AL (128.9 miles , pop. 201,568).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (533.9 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities: Niceville, FL (1.3 miles ), Eglin, FL (1.7 miles ), Eglin AFB, FL (2.2 miles ), Lake Lorraine, FL (2.5 miles ), Shalimar, FL (2.6 miles ), Destin, FL (2.8 miles ), Ocean City, FL (2.8 miles ), Cinco Bayou, FL (3.0 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 18 buildings, average cost: $91,800
  • 1998: 7 buildings, average cost: $110,600
  • 1999: 8 buildings, average cost: $181,400
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $273,200
  • 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $157,600
  • 2002: 4 buildings, average cost: $179,800
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 7 buildings, average cost: $235,800
  • 2005: 61 buildings, average cost: $88,300
  • 2006: 11 buildings, average cost: $160,900
  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $185,000
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $328,500
  • 2009: 0 buildings
  • 2010: 4 buildings, average cost: $389,300
  • 2011: 4 buildings, average cost: $247,900

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Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 30.51 N, Longitude: 86.50 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +8,157 (+127.3%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 1,280 (43.1%)

Area code: 850

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Crime in Valparaiso by Year
Type 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Murders 00000000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 00200101210
per 100,000 0.00.030.70.00.015.50.016.133.417.30.0
Robberies 30110100020
per 100,000 45.60.015.315.40.015.50.00.00.034.60.0
Assaults 1166029113832
per 100,000 167.389.592.10.030.9139.1181.948.2133.551.939.2
Burglaries 2619142617172320111412
per 100,000 395.5283.5214.8400.1262.4262.7380.4321.3183.6242.1235.1
Thefts 596262111134613753214333
per 100,000 897.5925.2951.41708.02068.2942.5611.9851.5350.5743.6646.4
Auto thefts 1035601243211
per 100,000 152.144.876.792.30.0185.466.148.233.417.319.6
Arson 01000100000
per 100,000 0.014.90.00.00.015.50.00.00.00.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 89.056.777.378.477.683.867.160.060.059.837.4

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Crime in Valparaiso detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 14 (10 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.96
Florida average:

2.46

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

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

6.1%
Florida:

9.0%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: +285 (+4.7%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Public administration (31%)
  • Construction (11%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (10%)
  • Retail trade (9%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Other services, except public administration (5%)
  • Accommodation and food services (17%)
  • Other services, except public administration (12%)
  • Retail trade (10%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (10%)
  • Health care and social assistance (9%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (7%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (7%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Computer specialists (8%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Engineers (6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (10%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5%)
  • Cashiers (5%)
  • Registered nurses (5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (4%)

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Tornado activity:

Valparaiso-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Florida state average. It is 73% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/25/1964, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.7 miles away from the Valparaiso city center injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 12/10/1967, a category F3 tornado 18.8 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Valparaiso-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Florida state average. It is 95% 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 62.7 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 62.9 miles away from Valparaiso center
On 9/30/2003 at 02:28:03, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 73.9 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 63.6 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 62.9 miles away from Valparaiso 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).
Valparaiso topographic map

Birthplace of: Mary Brennan - Politician.


Hospitals/medical centers near Valparaiso:

  • TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 3 miles away; NICEVILLE, FL)
  • FORT WALTON BEACH MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 9 miles away; FORT WALTON BEACH, FL)
  • NORTH OKALOOSA MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 18 miles away; CRESTVIEW, FL)

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Airports located in Valparaiso:


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Amtrak station near Valparaiso:

  • 18 miles: CRESTVIEW (101 N. MAIN ST.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, public payphones, call for taxi service.

Local government website: WWW.VALP.NET

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Valparaiso:

  • Northwest Florida State College (about 3 miles; Niceville, FL; Full-time enrollment: 2,977)
  • Pensacola Junior College (about 43 miles; Pensacola, FL; FT enrollment: 4,901)
  • The University of West Florida (about 44 miles; Pensacola, FL; FT enrollment: 7,005)
  • Gulf Coast Community College (about 52 miles; Panama City, FL; FT enrollment: 2,369)
  • Columbia Southern University (about 70 miles; Orange Beach, AL; FT enrollment: 7,407)
  • James H Faulkner State Community College (about 80 miles; Bay Minette, AL; FT enrollment: 2,682)
  • George C Wallace Community College-Dothan (about 84 miles; Dothan, AL; FT enrollment: 2,692)

Public elementary/middle schools in Valparaiso:

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Notable locations in Valparaiso: Village Center (A), Eglin Air Force Base Fire Station 1 (B), Valparaiso Volunteer Fire Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Brooks Pond (A), Kendrick Pond (B), Jack Lake (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: Toms Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Valparaiso: Clearwater Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attractions: Heritage Museum Association Inc (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 115 Westview Avenue), Historical Society Museum (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 115 Westview Avenue).

Hotel: Budget Inn (79 South John Sims Parkway).

 
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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AQI  Ozone 

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 24.4 miles away from the city center.
City:

9.87
U.S.:

11.62


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 5.8%
(7.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Black residents, 0.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for other race residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.2 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:  3.7%
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 Valparaiso, FL

People in group quarters in Valparaiso:

  • 954 people in federal prisons and detention centers
  • 692 people in military barracks, etc.
  • 208 people in military transient quarters for temporary residents

Valparaiso compared to Florida state average:

Valparaiso, Florida environmental map by EPA

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  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.


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Banks with branches in Valparaiso (2011 data):

  • Synovus Bank: Valparaiso Branch at 23 John Sims Parkway, branch established on 1922/01/01. 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.

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Valparaiso, Florida:

  • East Gate Motor Lodge, 79 John Sims Pkwy, Valparaiso, FL 32580
  • Hiltop Motel, 434 Hwy 190, Valparaiso, FL 32580
All 2 fire-safe hotels and motels in Valparaiso, Florida

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


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

  • Utility gas (49%)
  • Electricity (49%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Okaloosa County Florida:


2008 Presidential Election results in Okaloosa County Florida:
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Religion statistics for Valparaiso (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 5$15,023$36,0550$0
Other Government Administration 2$5,744$34,4640$0
Police Protection - Officers 11$34,298$37,4161$509
Police - Other 4$9,575$28,7252$1,670
Firefighters 2$7,210$43,2601$886
Streets and Highways 2$4,216$25,2960$0
Solid Waste Management 11$22,269$24,2930$0
Sewerage 1$3,007$36,0840$0
Parks and Recreation 2$3,654$21,9240$0
Water Supply 2$5,297$31,7821$1,395
Local Libraries 3$7,246$28,9842$1,940
Other and Unallocable 6$16,352$32,7040$0
Totals for Government 51$133,891$31,5047$6,400

Valparaiso government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - All Other: $582,000 ($115.57)
    Solid Waste Management: $568,000 ($112.79)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $646,000 ($128.28)
    General - Other: $634,000 ($125.89)
    Water Utilities: $553,000 ($109.81)
    Solid Waste Management: $544,000 ($108.02)
    Financial Administration: $492,000 ($97.70)
    Libraries: $174,000 ($34.55)
    Parks & Recreation: $154,000 ($30.58)
    Fire Protection: $145,000 ($28.79)
    Regular Highways: $127,000 ($25.22)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $14,000 ($2.78)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $7,000 ($1.39)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Public Welfare: $3,000 ($0.60)
    All Other: $2,000 ($0.40)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $1,418,000 ($281.57)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $1,371,000 ($272.24)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $47,000 ($9.33)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $188,000 ($37.33)
    Interest Earnings: $48,000 ($9.53)
    Rents: $13,000 ($2.58)
    Property Sale Other: $11,000 ($2.18)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Solid Waste Management: $101,000 ($20.06)
    General - Other: $80,000 ($15.89)
    Regular Highways: $65,000 ($12.91)
    Police Protection: $63,000 ($12.51)
    Water Utilities: $51,000 ($10.13)
    Fire Protection: $23,000 ($4.57)
    Parks & Recreation: $9,000 ($1.79)
    Libraries: $5,000 ($0.99)
    Financial Administration: $3,000 ($0.60)
    Protective Inspection & Regulation, NEC: $1,000 ($0.20)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $1,688,000 ($335.19)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $672,000 ($133.44)
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $338,000 ($67.12)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $287,000 ($56.99)
    Highways: $47,000 ($9.33)
    All Other: $25,000 ($4.96)
    Public Welfare: $16,000 ($3.18)
  • Tax - Public Utilities: $548,000 ($108.82)
    Total General Sales: $423,000 ($84.00)
    Property: $379,000 ($75.26)
    Motor Fuels Sales: $77,000 ($15.29)
    NEC: $48,000 ($9.53)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $0 ($0.00)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $1,584,000 ($314.54)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $72,000 ($14.30)

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 Valparaiso:

  • WBZR (1120 AM; daytime; 2 kW; DESTIN, FL; Owner: DESTINY COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WFSH (1340 AM; 1 kW; VALPARAISO-NICEVILLE, FL; Owner: BAYOU COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WFTW (1260 AM; 3 kW; FORT WALTON BEACH, FL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WEBY (1330 AM; 25 kW; MILTON, FL; Owner: SPINNAKER LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WJSB (1050 AM; 5 kW; CRESTVIEW, FL; Owner: CRESTVIEW BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WZEP (1460 AM; 10 kW; DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL; Owner: WALTON COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WASG (550 AM; 25 kW; ATMORE, AL; Owner: 550 AM, INC)
  • WJGC (1400 AM; 1 kW; FORT WALTON BEACH, FL; Owner: YESTERDAY'S RADIO NETWORK, LLC)
  • 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 Valparaiso:

  • WKSM (99.5 FM; FORT WALTON BEACH, FL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WNCV (100.3 FM; NICEVILLE, FL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WZNS (96.5 FM; FORT WALTON BEACH, FL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WYZB (105.5 FM; MARY ESTHER, FL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WMMK (92.1 FM; DESTIN, FL; Owner: GULF BREEZE MEDIA, INC.)
  • WTKX-FM (101.5 FM; PENSACOLA, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMXZ (103.1 FM; DE FUNIAK SPRINGS, FL; Owner: QANTUM OF FORT WALTON BEACH LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WWAV (102.1 FM; SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL; Owner: QANTUM OF FORT WALTON BEACH LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WAAZ-FM (104.7 FM; CRESTVIEW, FL; Owner: CRESTVIEW BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WSBZ (106.3 FM; MIRAMAR BEACH, FL; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WXBM-FM (102.7 FM; MILTON, FL; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTKE (98.1 FM; HOLT, FL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WPSM (91.1 FM; FORT WALTON BEACH, FL; Owner: FT. WALTON BEACH EDUC. B/CNG FOUND.)
  • WDJR (96.9 FM; ENTERPRISE, AL; Owner: GULF SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WUWF (88.1 FM; PENSACOLA, FL; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA)
  • WTJT (90.1 FM; BAKER, FL; Owner: OKALOOSA PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Valparaiso:

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

Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2009 (per 100,000 population)

Valparaiso, Florida:
  • Fatal accident count: 13
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 19
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 9
  • Fatalities: 13
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 34
  • 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 Valparaiso fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 2
Total length: 41 meters (135ft)
Total average daily traffic: 17,900
Total average daily truck traffic: 894
Total future (year 2030) average daily traffic: 31,056

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

32 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Valparaiso)

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

27 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Valparaiso)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 65-LA (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 75 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-145B SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 23970 , Serial Number: L-6299, Year manufactured: 1939, Airworthiness Date: 09/17/1958
    Registrant (Individual): Rolf T Breier, 413 Lincoln Ave, Valparaiso, FL 32580
  • Aircraft: PIPER J3C-65 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 32905 , Serial Number: 5689, Year manufactured: 1940, Airworthiness Date: 08/04/1970
    Registrant (Individual): Joseph M Gaines, Po Box 654, Valparaiso, FL 32580



Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED23$153,8576$187,58062$172,3322$4,2203$108,170
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED4$112,7831$149,1302$111,1400$01$84,410
APPLICATIONS DENIED6$122,5526$130,68020$167,9311$154,7505$97,354
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN3$146,6272$262,61014$185,5700$02$200,240
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$120,0500$03$188,2073$68,4670$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0212.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED0$00$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED2$137,4001$390,170
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$00$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0212.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 14
  • Hazardous Condition: 7

Incident types - Valparaiso


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

Most common first names in Valparaiso, FL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John2575.2 years
William2572.1 years
James2273.1 years
Mary2175.5 years
Charles1772.1 years
Robert1676.1 years
George1472.1 years
Dorothy1172.8 years
Helen975.1 years
Thomas968.5 years
Most common last names in Valparaiso, FL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith1073.1 years
Williams864.9 years
Davis771.4 years
Wilson571.1 years
Miller572.0 years
Johnson573.4 years
Thompson581.2 years
Adams460.3 years
Hudson471.2 years
Allen464.0 years
Businesses in Valparaiso, FL
NameCountNameCount
Domino's Pizza1Kroger1
Goodwill2UPS1

Valparaiso on our top lists:

  • #8 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (population 5,000+)"
  • #9 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in federal prisons and detention centers"
  • #9 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest average yearly precipitation (population 5,000+)"
  • #10 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Repair and maintenance (population 5,000+)"
  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Personal care and service occupations: (population 5,000+)"
  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 cities that people commute into (largest positive percentage daily daytime population change due to commuting) (population 5,000+)"
  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Furniture and home furnishing merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #24 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (population 5,000+)"
  • #29 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in military barracks, etc."
  • #30 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest ratio of rapes to murders between 2001 and 2006 (population 5,000+)"
  • #35 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Clothing and clothing accessories, including shoe, stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #45 on the list of "Top 100 cities with the largest percentage of males (pop. 5,000+)"
  • #65 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Entertainers and performers, sports, and related workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #73 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Construction, extraction, maintenance, and repair occupations: (population 5,000+)"
  • #79 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Electronic shopping and mail-order houses (population 5,000+)"
  • #84 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Transportation, tourism, and lodging attendants (population 5,000+)"
  • #85 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Primary, secondary, and special education school teachers: (population 5,000+)"
  • #93 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+)"
  • #97 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Business and financial operations occupations: (population 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
  • Anthony Shepherd Bradley, Jr. (1)
  • Harry Robert Estes (1)
  • Anthony Shepherd Bradley, Sr. (1)
  • Brain T. Pridham (1)

Total of 3 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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