The Town FilesOkaloosa County, Florida
216,599 people. The median home is worth $351,200 (typical Florida town: $331,600) and the median household earns $81,998.
Towns in Okaloosa County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview | 27,134 | $277,900 | $65,480 | 31.7 |
| Wright | 26,277 | $306,100 | $70,195 | 34.4 |
| Fort Walton Beach | 20,922 | $321,800 | $68,538 | 39.1 |
| Niceville | 15,772 | $423,500 | $102,409 | 38.4 |
| Destin | 13,931 | $490,300 | $89,011 | 41.5 |
| Lake Lorraine | 7,142 | $434,500 | $104,105 | 41.7 |
| Ocean City | 6,314 | $303,900 | $59,039 | 37.6 |
| Valparaiso | 4,752 | $394,700 | $90,110 | 28.9 |
| Mary Esther | 3,982 | $298,900 | $76,890 | 39.8 |
| Eglin AFB | 3,006 | — | $84,167 | 25.0 |
People and housing
| Okaloosa County | Typical Florida town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $351,200 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,612 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $81,998 | $71,140 |
| Median age | 37.4 | 42.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.8% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.3% | 11.3% |
Jobs and pay
89,705 jobs in 2024, average pay $61,616 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 439 storm events in Okaloosa County from 1996 to 2026, with 21 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Okaloosa County has been included in 43 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| 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 |
| August 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3605: Tropical Storm Debby |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).