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Chipley, FL

Chipley, FL.

Population: 17,950 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Chipley, FL is $232,118 — up 0.5% over the past year. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hurricane, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$232,118

Median home value

+0.5%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$232,118
1-year appreciation
+0.5%
3-year appreciation
+3.5%
5-year appreciation
+19.9%
10-year appreciation
+113.9%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$234,455
House Price Index (state)
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
107
Days to pending
95 days
New listings (monthly)
21

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
CHIPLEY HIGH SCHOOL, KATE M. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, ROULHAC MIDDLE SCHOOL, WASHINGTON INSTITUTE FOR SPECIALIZED EDUCATION, WASHINGTON VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 64% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
91.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sapp Battery Salvage (11.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
65.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Hartzog Field (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
NORTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+170 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
18.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.3%
Median annual property tax
$858
Mean commute to work
33 min
Households with broadband internet
37.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,282
Average weekly wage
$782
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
217

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ChipleyState medianUS median
Median home value$232,118$346,549$289,727
Median annual property tax$858$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Chipley, FL?
$232,118.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Chipley, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Chipley, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 64% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Chipley, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Chipley, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Chipley, FL?
7 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Chipley, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Chipley

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