The Town FilesBlountstown, Florida
City in Calhoun County · population 2,266 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $158,700
- Household income
- $51,762
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 45.7
Blountstown is a city of 2,266 people in Calhoun County, Florida. The median home is worth $158,700, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks easier by car than 90% of Florida towns.
How Blountstown ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Blountstown is worth $158,700, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $51,762, which is more affordable than 90% of Florida towns. 65.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Blountstown | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $158,700 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | — | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $51,762 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 65.5% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.7% | — |
Who lives in Blountstown
| People | Blountstown | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.7 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.8% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 15.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.2% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.7% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 9.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.7% | — |
| Work from home | 4.3% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 24.1 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.1% | 92.4% |
Weather in Blountstown
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 39.8°F. About 63.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 68 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 23 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Blountstown since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on November 17, 2014 about 1.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 20 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 27, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 25, 2014.
Severe weather in Calhoun County since 1996
Calhoun County has been included in 45 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2026 | Hurricane | DR-4955: Hurricane Isaias |
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3655: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Calhoun County
Calhoun County had 3,198 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $41,721 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Blountstown itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Public schools in Blountstown
2 public schools with 1,161 students, about 16.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLOUNTSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL | 6-12 | 685 | 18.0 |
| BLOUNTSTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 476 | 14.9 |
Towns near Blountstown
- Bristol, FL4.2 mi · 918 people · home $118,600
- Lake Mystic, FL4.8 mi · 510 people · home $300,000
- Hosford, FL14.4 mi · 551 people · home $138,400
- Grand Ridge, FL18.2 mi · 882 people · home $106,500
- Sneads, FL19.7 mi · 1,699 people · home $111,300
- Chattahoochee, FL21.8 mi · 2,955 people · home $101,700
- Gretna, FL22.0 mi · 1,357 people · home $112,500
- Wewahitchka, FL23.5 mi · 2,074 people · home $185,800
Blountstown questions
Is Blountstown, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Blountstown scores better for retirees than 37% of Florida towns and quieter than 69%. 26.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.7).
How much does a house cost in Blountstown?
The median owner-occupied home in Blountstown is valued at $158,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,762, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Blountstown?
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 39.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 63.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Blountstown get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Blountstown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on November 17, 2014. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)