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Population in July 2007: 6,313. Population change since 2000: +0.0%
 

Males: 3,927  (62.2%)
Females: 2,386  (37.8%)
Median resident age:  33.5 years
Florida median age:  38.7 years

Zip codes: 32580.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $52,900 (it was $39,521 in 2000)
Valparaiso  $52,900
Florida:  $47,804

Estimated median house/condo value in 2007: $195,900 (it was $89,000 in 2000)
Valparaiso  $195,900
Florida:  $230,400

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Races in Valparaiso:

  • White Non-Hispanic (75.7%)
  • Black (9.9%)
  • Hispanic (9.2%)
  • Other race (3.0%)
  • Two or more races (2.9%)
  • American Indian (1.4%)
  • Filipino (1.1%)
  • Other Asian (0.6%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Valparaiso: 80.2 (low, 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: 529 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: 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 there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Valparaiso, Florida in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Valparaiso to the number of sex offenders is 3157 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is a lot smaller than the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Valparaiso:  0.7% ($651)
Florida:  1.2% ($1,262)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Gulf Breeze-Harold, FL (30.6 miles , pop. 54,412).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Montgomery, AL (129.1 miles , pop. 201,568).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (612.7 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities: Niceville, FL (1.8 miles ), Eglin, FL (3.3 miles ), Eglin AFB, FL (5.1 miles ), Lake Lorraine, FL (6.8 miles ), Shalimar, FL (7.3 miles ), Destin, FL (8.0 miles ), Ocean City, FL (8.9 miles ), Cinco Bayou, FL (9.7 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 15 buildings, average cost: $68,700
  • 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

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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%)


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

Area code: 850

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


Historical population

Historical housing units


Most common industries for males:
  • Public administration (20%)
  • Construction (15%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (14%)
  • Accommodation and food services (11%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (7%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)
  • Repair and maintenance (4%)


Most common industries for females:
  • Health care (16%)
  • Accommodation and food services (14%)
  • Educational services (14%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (5%)
  • Public administration (4%)
  • Social assistance (4%)


Most common occupations for males
  • 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%)


Most common occupations for females
  • 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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Crime in Valparaiso by Year
Type 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Murders 000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 002001
    per 100,000 0.00.030.70.00.015.5
Robberies 301101
    per 100,000 45.60.015.315.40.015.5
Assaults 1166029
    per 100,000 167.389.592.10.030.9139.1
Burglaries 261914261717
    per 100,000 395.5283.5214.8400.1262.4262.7
Thefts 59626211113461
    per 100,000 897.5925.2951.41708.02068.2942.5
Auto thefts 10356012
    per 100,000 152.144.876.792.30.0185.4
Arson 010001
    per 100,000 0.014.90.00.00.015.5
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9) 122.978.3106.8108.3107.3115.7

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 14 (10 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  1.58
US city average:  3.00

Average climate in Valparaiso, Florida

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Valparaiso-area historical tornado activity is near Florida state average. It is 49% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/25/1964, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.4 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 21.4 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Valparaiso:
  • TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL (about 4 miles; NICEVILLE, FL)
  • FORT WALTON BEACH MEDICAL CENTER (about 11 miles; FORT WALTON BEACH, FL)
  • GULF COAST TREATMENT CENTER (about 11 miles; FORT WALTON BEACH, FL)

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Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Valparaiso:
  • HURLBURT FIELD (about 15 miles; MARY ESTHER, FL; ID: HRT)
  • PENSACOLA REGIONAL (about 48 miles; PENSACOLA, FL; ID: PNS)
  • PANAMA CITY-BAY CO INTL (about 62 miles; PANAMA CITY, FL; ID: PFN)
Other public-use airports nearest to Valparaiso:
  • DESTIN-FORT WALTON BEACH (about 8 miles; DESTIN, FL; ID: DTS)
  • EGLIN AF AUX NR 3 DUKE (about 10 miles; VALPARAISO, FL; ID: EGI)
  • BOB SIKES (about 18 miles; CRESTVIEW, FL; ID: CEW)

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:
  • OKALOOSA-WALTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 4 miles; NICEVILLE, FL; Full-time enrollment: 3,374)
  • PENSACOLA JUNIOR COLLEGE (about 48 miles; PENSACOLA, FL; FT enrollment: 6,036)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA (about 50 miles; PENSACOLA, FL; FT enrollment: 6,282)
  • GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 64 miles; PANAMA CITY, FL; FT enrollment: 3,140)
  • JAMES H FAULKNER STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 89 miles; BAY MINETTE, AL; FT enrollment: 2,050)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA-BALDWIN (about 91 miles; FAIRHOPE, AL; FT enrollment: 5,582)
  • GEORGE C WALLACE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-DOTHAN (about 93 miles; DOTHAN, AL; FT enrollment: 2,703)
Public elementary/middle schools in Valparaiso:

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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

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  6.7%
Whole state:  12.5%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  3.7%
Whole state:  5.7%

Valparaiso compared to Florida state average:

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


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Banks with branches in Valparaiso (2007 data):
  • Vanguard Bank & Trust Company: at 23 John Sims Parkway, branch established on 1922-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $667.1 mil, Deposits: $586.5 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 12 total offices, Holding Company: Synovus Financial Corp.



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Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 9$22,672$30,2292$1,900
Other Government Administration 0$0 10$10,386
Financial Administration 2$5,558$33,3480$0
Police - Other 4$7,423$22,2691$562
Local Libraries 4$7,441$22,3232$1,351
Sewerage 2$4,602$27,6120$0
Parks and Recreation 2$3,446$20,6760$0
Other and Unallocable 5$10,829$25,9900$0
Firefighters 2$5,789$34,7340$0
Solid Waste Management 18$28,443$18,9620$0
Water Supply 0$0 4$3,277
Totals for Government 48$96,202$24,05119$17,477



Valparaiso government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $582,000
    Solid Waste Management: $568,000
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $646,000
    General - Other: $634,000
    Water Utilities: $553,000
    Solid Waste Management: $544,000
    Financial Administration: $492,000
    Libraries: $174,000
    Parks & Recreation: $154,000
    Fire Protection: $145,000
    Regular Highways: $127,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $14,000
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $7,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Public Welfare: $3,000
    All Other: $2,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $1,418,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $1,371,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $47,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $188,000
    Interest Earnings: $48,000
    Rents: $13,000
    Property Sale Other: $11,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Solid Waste Management: $101,000
    General - Other: $80,000
    Regular Highways: $65,000
    Police Protection: $63,000
    Water Utilities: $51,000
    Fire Protection: $23,000
    Parks & Recreation: $9,000
    Libraries: $5,000
    Financial Administration: $3,000
    Protective Inspection & Regulation, NEC: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $1,688,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $672,000
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $338,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $287,000
    Highways: $47,000
    All Other: $25,000
    Public Welfare: $16,000
  • Tax - Public Utilities: $548,000
    Total General Sales: $423,000
    Property: $379,000
    Motor Fuels Sales: $77,000
    NEC: $48,000
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $0
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $1,584,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $72,000

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.)
  • WJSB (1050 AM; 5 kW; CRESTVIEW, FL; Owner: CRESTVIEW BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WEBY (1330 AM; 25 kW; MILTON, FL; Owner: SPINNAKER LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • 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.)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDLT (660 AM; 10 kW; FAIRHOPE, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WRNE (980 AM; 3 kW; GULF BREEZE, FL; Owner: MEDIA ONE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

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.)
  • WAAZ-FM (104.7 FM; CRESTVIEW, FL; Owner: CRESTVIEW BROADCASTING COMPANY, 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)
  • WTKE (98.1 FM; HOLT, FL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSBZ (106.3 FM; MIRAMAR BEACH, FL; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING, 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.)
  • 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.)
  • WDES-CA (Channel 48; DESTIN, FL; Owner: BEACH TV PROPERTIES, 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.)
  • WPAN (Channel 53; FORT WALTON BEACH, FL; Owner: FRANKLIN MEDIA, INC.)

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