The Town FilesWewahitchka, Florida
City in Gulf County · population 2,074 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $185,800
- Household income
- $43,674
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 30.6
Wewahitchka is a city of 2,074 people in Gulf County, Florida. The median home is worth $185,800, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks quieter than 92% of Florida towns, more seaside character than 89% of Florida towns.
How Wewahitchka 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 Wewahitchka is worth $185,800, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.3 times the median household income of $43,674, which is more affordable than 58% of Florida towns. Median rent is $825 a month. 57.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wewahitchka | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $185,800 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $825 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $43,674 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.3× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 57.7% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.1% | — |
Who lives in Wewahitchka
| People | Wewahitchka | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.6 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.4% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 30.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.0% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.1% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 10.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 7.8% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 22.1 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.2% | 92.4% |
Weather in Wewahitchka
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
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wewahitchka since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 15, 2001 about 9.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 27, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 7 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 28, 2014.
Severe weather in Gulf County since 1996
Gulf County has been included in 49 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 Gulf County
Gulf County had 4,562 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,111 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Wewahitchka itself the ACS puts it at 2%.
Public schools in Wewahitchka
2 public schools with 869 students, about 15.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEWAHITCHKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 488 | 14.4 |
| WEWAHITCHKA HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 381 | 18.1 |
Towns near Wewahitchka
- Mexico Beach, FL18.2 mi · 916 people · home $466,300
- Callaway, FL21.4 mi · 13,045 people · home $250,300
- Panama City, FL21.7 mi · 32,939 people · home $268,900
- Lake Mystic, FL21.9 mi · 510 people · home $300,000
- Port St. Joe, FL22.5 mi · 3,357 people · home $353,100
- Blountstown, FL23.5 mi · 2,266 people · home $158,700
- Bristol, FL24.3 mi · 918 people · home $118,600
- Parker, FL24.5 mi · 4,010 people · home $224,200
Wewahitchka questions
Is Wewahitchka, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wewahitchka scores better for retirees than 57% of Florida towns and quieter than 92%. 14.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.6).
How much does a house cost in Wewahitchka?
The median owner-occupied home in Wewahitchka is valued at $185,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $43,674, so homes cost about 4.3 times income. Median rent is $825 a month.
What is the weather like in Wewahitchka?
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 Wewahitchka get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wewahitchka since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 15, 2001. 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)