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Wewahitchka, FL

Wewahitchka, FL.

Population: 8,069 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Wewahitchka, FL is $203,717 — up 4.8% over the past year. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hurricane, coastalflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$203,717

Median home value

+4.8%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$203,717
1-year appreciation
+4.8%
3-year appreciation
+5.3%
5-year appreciation
+27.9%
10-year appreciation
+124.4%
All-time peak (2024-08)
$204,613
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
39
New listings (monthly)
5

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
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
WEWAHITCHKA HIGH SCHOOL, WEWAHITCHKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PREK ESE

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, coastalFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively Moderate · tornado: 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 flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
70.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
61.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.6 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
Tyndall Air Force Base (PAM) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+221 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
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
3,458
Average weekly wage
$950
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
78

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

How it compares

WewahitchkaState medianUS median
Median home value$203,717$346,549$289,727
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 median home value in Wewahitchka, FL?
$203,717.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Wewahitchka, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, coastalFlooding, 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?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Wewahitchka, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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