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Wewahitchka, FL

Wewahitchka, FL.

Population: 8,069 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Wewahitchka, FL is $201,862 — up 4.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $219,935 after a median 51 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hurricane, coastal flooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$201,862

Typical home value

+4.3%

1-year change

51

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$201,862
1-year appreciation
+4.3%
3-year appreciation
+3.1%
5-year appreciation
+25.6%
10-year appreciation
+122.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2024)
$204,796
House Price Index (state)
552.0 (+0.9% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$219,935
Median list price
$269,444
Median price per sqft
$143
1-year sale-price change
-20.9%
Median days on market
51 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
38
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
30
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,161/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,168/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,532/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,837/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,028/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

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

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.7 : 1
Schools include
WEWAHITCHKA HIGH SCHOOL, WEWAHITCHKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, coastal flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively Moderate · coastal flooding: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 87% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
54.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Tyndall Air Force Base (22.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
69.0°F
Average high
78.5°F
Average low
60.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.5 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
5
Nearest airport
Sandy Creek Airpark (17 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) (42 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
6
Hospitals include
ASCENSION SACRED HEART BAY, HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL, EMERALD COAST BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+221 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1991
Housing built before 1970
15.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.6%
Median annual property tax
$746
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
57.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,569
Average weekly wage
$1,086
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
302

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

How it compares

WewahitchkaState medianUS median
Typical home value$201,862$343,949$285,053
Median sale price$219,935$373,765$319,906
Median days on market51 days73 days48 days
Median annual property tax$746$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 typical home value in Wewahitchka, FL?
$201,862.
What is the median sale price in Wewahitchka, FL?
$219,935.
How long do homes take to sell in Wewahitchka, FL?
Median days on market: 51 days.
What is typical rent in Wewahitchka, FL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,532/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Wewahitchka, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, coastal flooding, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Wewahitchka, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 87% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Wewahitchka, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Wewahitchka, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Wewahitchka, FL?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Wewahitchka, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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