The Town FilesPutnam County, Florida
75,164 people. The median home is worth $160,300 (typical Florida town: $331,600) and the median household earns $47,934.
Towns in Putnam County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palatka | 10,446 | $150,500 | $32,021 | 35.3 |
People and housing
| Putnam County | Typical Florida town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $160,300 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $906 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $47,934 | $71,140 |
| Median age | 45.0 | 42.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.5% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.4% | 11.3% |
Jobs and pay
17,320 jobs in 2024, average pay $51,592 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 596 storm events in Putnam County from 1996 to 2026, with 6 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Putnam County has been included in 41 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 22, 2026 | Fire | FM-5631: Railroad Complex Fire |
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane 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).