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West Wakulla, Florida

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Population in July 2007: 6,983.
Males: 3,508  (50.2%)
Females: 3,475  (49.8%)
Median resident age:

40.7 years
Florida median age:

38.7 years

Zip code: 32358

Estimated median household income in 2022: $63,054 (it was $31,867 in 2000)
West Wakulla:

$63,054
FL:

$69,303

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,885 (it was $17,698 in 2000)

West Wakulla CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $231,635 (it was $76,900 in 2000)
West Wakulla:

$231,635
FL:

$354,100
March 2022 cost of living index in West Wakulla: 86.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in West Wakulla, FL (2000)
    • 4,72889.1%White alone
    • 3947.4%Black alone
    • 1001.9%Hispanic
    • 450.8%Two or more races
    • 220.4%American Indian alone
    • 140.3%Asian alone
    • 30.06%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
    • 20.04%Other race alone

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Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 309.8 square miles.

Population density: 23 people per square mile   (very low).

West Wakulla, Florida map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
West Wakulla CCD:

1.0% ($745)
Florida:

1.4% ($1,262)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Tallahassee, FL (28.3 miles , pop. 150,624).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Jacksonville, FL (170.6 miles , pop. 735,617).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (652.4 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Sopchoppy, FL (1.6 miles ),
Panacea, FL (2.8 miles ),
Crawfordville, FL (3.1 miles ),
East Wakulla, FL (3.9 miles ),
St. Marks, FL (4.3 miles ),
Carrabelle, FL (4.4 miles ),
Woodville, FL (4.6 miles ),
East Liberty, FL (4.6 miles )

Latitude: 30.09 N, Longitude: 84.50 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 850

Distribution of median household income in West Wakulla, FL in 2022
West Wakulla satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Florida:

2.9%
Most common industries in West Wakulla, FL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Public administration (14.2%)
  • Construction (13.1%)
  • Educational services (9.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.4%)
  • Health care (5.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (21.6%)
  • Public administration (11.0%)
  • Educational services (7.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.7%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Public administration (18.2%)
  • Educational services (12.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.3%)
  • Health care (9.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.1%)
Most common occupations in West Wakulla, FL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.4%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (3.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (4.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Construction laborers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (9.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.2%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6.0%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Cashiers (5.9%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.0%)

Average climate in West Wakulla, Florida

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 64.2. This is about average.

City:

64.2
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.139. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 20.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.139
U.S.:

0.251
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.631. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 20.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.631
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 27.6. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 20.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

27.6
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2003 was 16.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

16.4
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.87. This is about average. There were 0 monitors within city limits.

City:

7.87
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

West Wakulla-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Florida state average. It is 23% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/25/1964, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 8.6 miles away from the West Wakulla place center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 10/27/1972, a category F2 tornado 15.9 miles away from the place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

West Wakulla-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Florida state average. It is 75% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/10/2006 at 14:56:08, a magnitude 5.9 (5.9 MB, 5.5 MS, 5.8 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 295.8 miles away from West Wakulla center
On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 179.6 miles away from West Wakulla center
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 286.8 miles away from West Wakulla center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 280.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 311.4 miles away from West Wakulla center
On 5/6/2018 at 16:47:09, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 295.7 miles away from West Wakulla center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Wakulla County (27) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 19
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 13, Tropical Storms: 7, Floods: 4, Fires: 3, Storms: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Winds: 2, Freeze: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near West Wakulla:

  • NHC HOMECARE (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; CRAWFORDVILLE, FL)
  • EDEN SPRINGS NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; CRAWFORDVILLE, FL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to West Wakulla:

  • Tallahassee Community College (about 27 miles; Tallahassee, FL; Full-time enrollment: 10,904)
  • Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (about 27 miles; Tallahassee, FL; FT enrollment: 10,841)
  • Florida State University (about 28 miles; Tallahassee, FL; FT enrollment: 38,283)
  • Bainbridge State College (about 56 miles; Bainbridge, GA; FT enrollment: 2,308)
  • Gulf Coast State College (about 74 miles; Panama City, FL; FT enrollment: 4,474)
  • Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (about 88 miles; Valdosta, GA; FT enrollment: 3,246)
  • Valdosta State University (about 90 miles; Valdosta, GA; FT enrollment: 11,155)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in West Wakulla: Allen Landing (A), Big River Landing (B), Bottoms Fishery (C), Roberts Landing (D), Rock Landing (E), Stokley Landing (F), Pine Creek Landing Campground (G), Upper Langston Landing (H), Mud Landing (I), Ochlockonee Fishery (J), Popes Still Hunt Camp (K), Davis Camp (L), Pope Still (M), Wood Lake Campground (N), Mack Landing Campground (O), Medart Volunteer Fire Department (P), Ochlockonee Bay Volunteer Fire Department (Q), Sopchoppy Fire Department (R), Smith Creek Volunteer Fire Department (S), Panacea Volunteer Fire Department (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in West Wakulla include: Riverside Baptist Church (A), Saint Johns Church (B), Otter Creek Church (C), Mount Trial Primitive Baptist Church (D), New Home Church (E), Mount Trail Church (F), Mount Olive Church (G), Mount Elan Church (H), Friendship Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Simmons Cemetery (1), Sanborn McKenzie Cemetery (2), Pelt Cemetery (3), Grimes Cemetery (4), Oak Park Cemetery (5), Arran Cemetery (6), West Sopchoppy Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and swamps: Cypress Pond (A), Lake Ellen (B), Frog Lake (C), Little Ellen Lake (D), Old Lake (E), Otter Lake (F), Pigott Pond (G), Red Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Tide Creek (A), Sopchoppy River (B), Evans Creek (C), Dead River (D), Vause Branch Ochlockonee River (E), Titi Branch (F), Syfrett Creek (G), Smith Creek (H), Schoolhouse Branch (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in West Wakulla include: Ochlockonee River State Park (1), Apalachicola Wildlife Management Area (2), Morrison Hammock Scenic Area (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Wakulla County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.4 people
Florida:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

67.4%
Whole state:

65.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

7.7%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.7% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

12.7%
Whole state:

12.5%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

4.5%
Whole state:

5.7%

For population 15 years and over in West Wakulla:

Marital status in West Wakulla, FL
  • Never married: 21.4%
  • Now married: 57.1%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 7.9%
  • Divorced: 13.6%

For population 25 years and over in West Wakulla:

  • High school or higher: 76.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.1%
  • Unemployed: 4.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 32.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

13.0
Florida average:

12.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for West Wakulla, FL (based on Wakulla County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,51432
Mainline Protestant9854
Black Protestant6644
Other5093
Catholic3001
None23,804-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Wakulla County:

1.33 / 10,000 pop.
Florida:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.33 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.28 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
Wakulla County:

4.32 / 10,000 pop.
Florida:

3.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 16
This county:

5.32 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.45 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.3%
Florida:

9.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Wakulla County:

28.9%
Florida:

23.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Wakulla County:

11.7%
Florida:

14.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in West Wakulla:

  • WSTT (730 AM; 25 kW; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: MARION R. WILLIAMS)
  • WFRF (1070 AM; daytime; 10 kW; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: FAITH RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • WNLS (1270 AM; 5 kW; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WFVR (910 AM; 50 kW; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: RAMA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCVC (1330 AM; daytime; 5 kW; TALLAHASSEE, FL)
  • WHBT (1410 AM; 5 kW; TALLAHASSEE, FL)
  • WHGH (840 AM; daytime; 10 kW; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: H. G. H INVESTMENT CORP.)
  • WTCL (1580 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CHATTAHOOCHEE, FL; Owner: METZ, INC.)
  • WYBT (1000 AM; daytime; 5 kW; BLOUNTSTOWN, FL; Owner: BLOUNTSTOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WOKV (690 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, FL; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WJEP (1020 AM; daytime; 10 kW; OCHLOCKNEE, GA; Owner: LIFELINE MINISTRIES, INCORPORATED)
  • WFLF (540 AM; 50 kW; PINE HILLS, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMGG (820 AM; 50 kW; LARGO, FL; Owner: MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ST. PETERSBURG LICENSEE)

Strongest FM radio stations in West Wakulla:

  • WAKU (94.1 FM; CRAWFORDVILLE, FL; Owner: ALTRUA INVESTMENTS INTERNATIONAL COR)
  • WFSQ (91.5 FM; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WWLD (102.3 FM; CAIRO, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WGLF (104.1 FM; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WHBX (96.1 FM; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WPAP-FM (92.5 FM; PANAMA CITY, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTNT-FM (94.9 FM; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTLY (107.1 FM; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WOCY (106.5 FM; CARRABELLE, FL; Owner: RICHARD L. PLESSINGER, SR.)
  • WBZE (98.9 FM; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WHTF (104.9 FM; HAVANA, FL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WAIB (103.1 FM; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WEGT (99.9 FM; LAFAYETTE, FL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WXSR (101.5 FM; QUINCY, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBWT (100.7 FM; MIDWAY, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WUTL (106.1 FM; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around West Wakulla:

  • WFSU-TV (Channel 11; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WTXL-TV (Channel 27; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: MEDIA VENTURE MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WTLH (Channel 49; BAINBRIDGE, GA; Owner: WTLH LICENSE CORP.)
  • WTWC-TV (Channel 40; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: WTWC LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WCTV (Channel 6; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: WCTV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WVUP-CA (Channel 45; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: CHRISTIAN TELEVISION CORPORATION, INC.)
  • WTBC-LP (Channel 65; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH, INC.)
  • W35BN (Channel 35; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: DEEPAK VISWANATH)
  • WBXT-CA (Channel 56; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 46ft / 13.8mTotal length
  • 1,600Total average daily traffic
  • 64Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,776Total future (year 2042) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in West Wakulla, FL
  • 67.9%Electricity
  • 25.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.0%Wood
  • 1.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.7%No fuel used
  • 0.4%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in West Wakulla, FL
  • 58.4%Electricity
  • 36.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.9%Utility gas
  • 1.7%No fuel used
  • 1.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


West Wakulla compared to Florida state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.

West Wakulla on our top lists:

  • #12 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: extraction workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: fishing and hunting, and forest and logging workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: waiters and waitresses (population 5,000+)"
  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: professional and commercial equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #20 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: bus drivers (population 5,000+)"
  • #27 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (population 5,000+)"
  • #27 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: food processing workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #30 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: food and beverage stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #48 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: groceries and related products merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #49 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: other transportation, and support activities, and couriers (population 5,000+)"
  • #62 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: water transportation (population 5,000+)"
  • #77 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: sewing, needlework, and piece goods stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #81 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: paper and paper products merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #84 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: miscellaneous durable goods merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #86 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: wood products (population 5,000+)"
  • #91 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: public administration (population 5,000+)"
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