The Town FilesGraceville, Florida
City in Jackson County · population 2,153 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $120,600
- Household income
- $41,641
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 37.1
Graceville is a city of 2,153 people in Jackson County, Florida. The median home is worth $120,600, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better transit than 74% of Florida towns.
How Graceville 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 Graceville is worth $120,600, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $41,641, which is more affordable than 92% of Florida towns. Median rent is $863 a month. 56.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Graceville | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $120,600 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $863 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $41,641 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 56.4% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.7% | — |
Who lives in Graceville
| People | Graceville | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.6% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 13.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.8% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.8% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 5.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.6% | — |
| Work from home | 11.3% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 21.9 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.5% | 92.4% |
Weather in Graceville
July highs average 93.0°F and January lows 38.6°F. About 60.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 98 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 31 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Graceville since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 10, 2025 about 6.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 21 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 25, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 5 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 4, 1998.
Severe weather in Jackson County since 1996
Jackson County has been included in 36 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| 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 Jackson County
Jackson County had 14,830 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,323 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Graceville itself the ACS puts it at 0.7%.
Public schools in Graceville
3 public schools with 964 students, about 15.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRACEVILLE SCHOOL | PK-12 | 474 | 14.4 |
| POPLAR SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL | PK-12 | 452 | 16.7 |
| THE DOVE (DEVELOPING OPPORTUNITIES THRU VOC. ED.) | 6-12 | 38 | 12.7 |
Towns near Graceville
- Slocomb, AL11.7 mi · 2,082 people · home $109,100
- Rehobeth, AL12.0 mi · 1,791 people · home $242,900
- Malvern, AL12.7 mi · 1,536 people · home $129,400
- Chipley, FL12.9 mi · 3,660 people · home $143,700
- Cottonwood, AL14.2 mi · 1,048 people · home $111,500
- Hartford, AL14.6 mi · 2,651 people · home $160,800
- Taylor, AL14.6 mi · 2,262 people · home $134,200
- Cottondale, FL14.7 mi · 848 people · home $79,200
Graceville questions
Is Graceville, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Graceville scores better for retirees than 52% of Florida towns and quieter than 51%. 22.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.1).
How much does a house cost in Graceville?
The median owner-occupied home in Graceville is valued at $120,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $41,641, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $863 a month.
What is the weather like in Graceville?
July highs average 93.0°F and January lows 38.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 60.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Graceville get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Graceville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 10, 2025. 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)