Valparaiso, Florida

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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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Valparaiso, Florida business and economic data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Officers per 1,000 residents here:	1.66
US city average:	3.00

Average climate in Valparaiso, Florida

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Valparaiso-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Florida state average. It is 74% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/25/1964, a category 3 (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 3 tornado 18.8 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

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 Valparaiso 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 the city 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 Valparaiso 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 the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS)

Political contributions by individuals in Valparaiso, FL

• Eglin Afb Airport (Runways: 2, Commercial Ops: 23,360, Air Taxi Ops: 2,500, Itinerant Ops: 10,000, Local Ops: 200, Military Ops: 90,000)
• Eglin Test Site B6 Airport (Runways: 1)

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Notable location: Village Center (A). Display/hide its location on the map Lakes and reservoirs: Kendrick Pond (A), Brooks 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).

Average household size:

This city:	2.4 people
Florida:	2.5 people

Percentage of family households:

This city:	66.6%
Whole state:	66.4%

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

This city:	6.7%
Whole state:	12.5%

This city:	3.7%
Whole state:	5.7%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Valparaiso, FL

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• East Gate Motor Lodge, 79 John Sims Pkwy, Valparaiso, FL 32580
• Hiltop Motel, 434 Hwy 190, Valparaiso, FL 32580

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%

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%

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)

• Burt B Bennett, 364 Adams Ave., Type: Tower, Structure height: 48.8 m, Overall height: 48.8 m, , Licensee ID: L00133403
  Registrant: City Of Valparaiso, 465 Valparaiso Pkwy., Valparaiso, FL 32580, Phone: (850) 729-5404
• Burt B Bennett, 364 Adams Ave., Type: Tower, Structure height: 48.8 m, Overall height: 48.8 m, , Licensee ID: L00133403
  Registrant: City Of Valparaiso, 465 Valparaiso Pkwy., Valparaiso, FL 32580, Phone: (850) 729-5404
• Edward G Roach, 465 Valparaiso Parkway, Type: Tower, Structure height: 48.7 m, Overall height: 50.3 m
  Registrant: Aat Communications Corporation, 5900 Broken Sound Pkwy Nw, Boca Raton, FL 33487, Phone: (561) 995-7670, Email:
• KELLYE E ABERNATHY, Eglin Afb, Type: Pole, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 30.5 m
  Registrant: Cingular Wireless LLC, 5601 Legacy Drive, Ms: A-3, Plano, TX 75024, Phone: (469) 229-7422, Email:
• Jerri L Janjua, 460 T Old Hwy 10, Type: Pole, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 45.7 m
  Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:
• Muayyad Mustafa, Elgin Air Force Base, Type: Pole, Structure height: 25.9 m, Overall height: 27.7 m
  Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 5601 Legacy Drive, Ms: A-3, Plano, TX 75024, Phone: (469) 229-7422, Email:
• Stephanie I Jones, Highway 123, Type: Pole, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 30.5 m
  Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

• Aircraft: PIPER PA-22-135 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-290 SERIES (140 HP) (Reciprocating)
  N-Number: 1486C , Serial Number: 22-1206, Year manufactured: 1953, Airworthiness Date: 05/13/1956
  Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, None, Valparaiso, FL 32580
• Aircraft: AERONCA 65-LA (Fixed wing single engine, 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: CESSNA 210N (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
  N-Number: 6604Y , Serial Number: 21064455, Year manufactured: 1981, Airworthiness Date: 07/17/1981
  Registrant (Corporation): Ruckel Properties Inc, Po Box 187, Valparaiso, FL 32580

• Fire: 14
• Hazardous Condition: 7