Crestview, FL โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Okaloosa County ยท Florida

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Crestview based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Crestview
National Avg
Florida Avg
Population: 64Income: 46Home Value: 27Safety: 100Education: 20Median Age: 54Climate: 50Cost of Living: 58

Quick Stats

Population

28,046

2023 ACS

Median Income

$69,279

2023

Median Home Value

$266,500

2023

Median Rent

$1,312

2023

Median Age

32.2

Unemployment

2.7%

Cost of Living Index

116.0

100 = national avg

Crestview is a city in Okaloosa County, Florida, with a population of 28,046 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Crestview is one of the communities in Florida.

The median household income in Crestview is $69,279, and the median home value is $266,500. The cost of living index is 116.0 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,312 per month. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, and the median age is 32.2 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

28,046

Male

14,056

50.1%

Female

13,990

49.9%

Median Age

32.2

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

14.1%

High School or Higher

29.6%

Foreign Born

4.9%

Veterans

14.8%

Married

41.1%

Avg Household Size

2.6

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.545

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

62.2%

Foreign Born

4.9%

White
62.2%
Black
21.3%
Asian
2.6%
Native American
0.4%
Pacific Islander
0.5%
Two or More
9.7%
Other
3.4%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

11.0%

3,085 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

89.0%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
1,240 (40.2%)
Puerto Rican
635 (20.6%)
Cuban
18 (0.6%)
Dominican
324 (10.5%)
Salvadoran
17 (0.6%)
Guatemalan
259 (8.4%)
Colombian
69 (2.2%)
Honduran
79 (2.6%)
Ecuadorian
30 (1.0%)
Peruvian
41 (1.3%)
Other Hispanic
373 (12.1%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
32 (4.3%)
Chinese
7 (0.9%)
Filipino
418 (56.6%)
Vietnamese
9 (1.2%)
Korean
94 (12.7%)
Japanese
60 (8.1%)
Thai
100 (13.6%)
Other Asian
19 (2.6%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
20 (15.2%)
Samoan
67 (50.8%)
Chamorro
44 (33.3%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
115 (100.0%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

26,056

English Only

91.8%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

1,618 speakers

Limited English

2.4%

Language Distribution

Spanish
1,618 (6.2%)
Tagalog
159 (0.6%)
Other Indo-European
111 (0.4%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
106 (0.4%)
Other Asian
97 (0.4%)
German
20 (0.1%)
Korean
15 (0.1%)
Chinese
6 (0.0%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

97.6%

Limited English Proficiency

2.4%

Spanish
27.6% limited English
Tagalog
54.1% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
23.6% limited English
Other Asian
67.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

4,156

14.8% of population

Disability Rate

55.1%

2,289 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$64,343

Unemployment Rate

1.6%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
47.9%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
47.7%
Vietnam
20.7%
Korea
0.8%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
17.2%
35-54
33.0%
55-64
22.3%
65-74
20.5%
75+
7.1%

Male Veterans

3,413

82.1%

Female Veterans

743

17.9%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$64,343

Non-Veteran Income

$26,900

Difference

$37,443

139.2% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

2,289

Without Disability

1,867

Disability Rate

55.1%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

16,600

#1 Ancestry

Irish

12.2% (3,430)

#2 Ancestry

German

10.7% (3,014)

#3 Ancestry

English

10.6% (2,967)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Irish
12.2%
German
10.7%
English
10.6%
American
5.4%
Italian
2.9%
French
2.0%
Polish
1.7%
Scottish
1.7%
Dutch
1.7%
Norwegian
1.6%
European
1.5%
Scotch-Irish
1.1%
West Indian
1.0%
Jamaican
0.8%
Sub-Saharan African
0.8%
Canadian
0.7%
Welsh
0.6%
Lithuanian
0.6%
Czech
0.4%
Austrian
0.3%

Families & Households

Total Households

10,273

Family Households

6,927

67.4%

Married Couples

4,795

46.7%

Non-Family Households

3,346

32.6%

Single Mother Households

1,382

13.5%

Single Father Households

750

7.3%

Living Alone

2,958

28.8%

Children Under 18

Total Children

6,471

In Married Couple

4,244

65.6%

With Single Mother

1,524

23.6%

With Single Father

703

10.9%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$85,096

Married Couple Income

$104,281

Single Mother Income

$55,469

Single Father Income

$72,986

Avg Family Size

2.6

Avg Non-Family Size

2.5

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

653

Grandparents Responsible

243

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$69,279

-5% vs national

Per Capita Income

$31,414

-15% vs national

Poverty Rate

9.4%

-31% vs national

Gini Index

0.3829

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

2.7%

-49% vs national

SNAP Recipients

11.3%

of households

How Crestview Compares

Crestview vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Crestview is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Crestview. The median household income here is $69,279.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
14.2%
$25-50K
17.5%
$50-75K
23.6%
$75-100K
12.6%
$100-150K
22.9%
$150-200K
4.7%
$200K+
4.5%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

2.7%

-46% vs FL avg

Labor Force

14,062

Employed

12,054

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

14.1%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

29.6%

of adults 25+

Median Age

32.2

Work from Home

8.9%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

116.0

100 = national avg

+16.0 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$51,062

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$120,692

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
136.3
Food
103.0
Transportation
105.9
Healthcare
102.4
Utilities
109.0

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,581

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,785

per month

The median household income in Crestview, FL is $69,279, which is 5.4% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $31,414. The poverty rate of 9.4% is lower than the FL state average of 13.5%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.3829, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, compared to the state average of 4.9%. The labor force is 14,062. 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 76.8% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 116.0, which is 16.0% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 136.3. A single adult needs to earn approximately $51,062 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$299,853

Median List Price

$299,900

Price Per Sq Ft

$165

Days on Market

106

Active Inventory

196

Months of Supply

5.4

Balanced market

Zillow Home Value

$283,511

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,736

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

2.8%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

14.3%

Sale-to-List Ratio

97.9%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
2.8%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
14.3%
Listings with Price Drops
20.9%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 4.8%List Price โ†“ 3.3%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

36

New Listings

60

Pending Sales

56

Homes Sold โ†“ 28.0%New Listings โ†“ 13.0%Pending โ†“ 15.2%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$165

Median List $/SF

$181

Sale $/SF โ†“ 1.8%List $/SF โ†‘ 5.8%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Crestview, FL? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL metro area, home prices have risen 433.5% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 63.0%. The 10-year growth rate is 118.4%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 51.3%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 8.3%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL housing market rather than Crestview alone.

40yr โ†‘ 433.5%20yr โ†‘ 63%10yr โ†‘ 118.4%5yr โ†‘ 51.3%2yr โ†‘ 8.3%Q4 1986 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL

Crestview vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Crestview is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$266,500

Median Rent

$1,312

Total Housing Units

11,103

Vacancy Rate

7.5%

Owner Occupied

62.0%

Renter Occupied

38.0%

Median Property Tax

$1,828

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,291

Housing Types

Single Family
78.9%
Multi-Family
19.6%
Mobile Home
1.6%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$1,828

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.69%

of home value

Median Home Value

$266,500

Estimated Mean Tax

$2,013

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($1,828) by the median home value ($266,500). In Crestview, FL, this works out to an effective rate of 0.69%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Crestview, FL is $299,853 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 106 days on the market. 2.8% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 5.4 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $165. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,736/month. About 62.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 2001. There are 11,103 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $1,828. The effective tax rate is 0.69%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

2.14

per 1,000 residents

-18% vs national

Property Crime Rate

14.08

per 1,000 residents

-18% vs national

Total Crimes

485

2024

Violent Clearance

78%

cases solved

Property Clearance

31%

cases solved

YoY Change

+118.5%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Crestview Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Crestview vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Crestview is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†“ 59.5%Property โ†“ 61.0%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Crestview police solve 200% of robbery cases but only 25% of rape cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent00.00N/A
RapeViolent80.2725.0%
RobberyViolent10.03200.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent551.8483.6%
BurglaryProperty832.7825.3%
Larceny/TheftProperty31010.3732.9%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty280.9428.6%

Crestview, FL reported 64 violent crimes and 421 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 2.14 per 1,000 residents is 17.7% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 78% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 310 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 14.5% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024644212.1414.08
2023281420.984.97
2022100.040.00
2020936023.6123.35
2019966443.8225.60
20171178684.8736.13
20161218975.0937.77
20151248475.2836.09

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

92.5

Relatively Moderate

Expected Annual Loss

93.3

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

26.7

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

41.6

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

41

Public Assistance

$63.1M

Individual Assistance

$5.0M

Most Common Type

Hurricane

24 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $62.4M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Hurricane Helene โ†’HurricaneSep 2024โ€”โ€”
Tropical Storm Helene โ†’Tropical StormSep 2024โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Debby โ†’Tropical StormAug 2024โ€”โ€”
Tropical Storm Debby โ†’Tropical StormAug 2024โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Ian โ†’HurricaneSep 2022โ€”$700
Tropical Storm Ian โ†’HurricaneSep 2022โ€”โ€”
Tropical Storm Fred โ†’HurricaneAug 2021โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Sally โ†’HurricaneSep 2020$11.9M$398K
Hurricane Sally โ†’HurricaneSep 2020โ€”โ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$74K$627K
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Dorian โ†’HurricaneAug 2019โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Michael โ†’HurricaneOct 2018$939K$2K
Hurricane Michael โ†’HurricaneOct 2018โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Irma โ†’HurricaneSep 2017$23Kโ€”
Hurricane Irma โ†’HurricaneSep 2017โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line โ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormMay 2014$4.8M$583K
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe Storm(s)Aug 2013$8Kโ€”
Hurricane Isaac โ†’HurricaneOct 2012$387Kโ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Tornadoes, and โ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormApr 2009$1.4M$210K

Showing 20 of 44 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

8,220

Total Claims Paid

$282,852,167

Avg Claim Payout

$34,410

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

52

Federal Funding

$10,414,758

Properties Protected

47

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.68

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts14$2,068,026
205.8: Retrofitting Public Structures - Wind8$281,700
401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures5$87,534
402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges)4$3,065,779
202.2: Elevation of Private Structures - Coastal3$192,124

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Crestview has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are lightning, hurricane, tornado. The area has had 41 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (24 declarations). 8,220 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $63,069,594 in public assistance recovery funding. $4,958,097 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 52 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

32.4%

3.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.3%

3.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.1%

1.8pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

12.9%

2.3pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

31.1%

Arthritis

22.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.9%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

19.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.3%

Loneliness

โ€”

Lack of Support

โ€”

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

30.3%

Mobility

11.9%

Cognitive

15.6%

Hearing

5.6%

Vision

4.9%

Self-Care

3.4%

Independent Living

8.1%

Crestview has an obesity rate of 32.4%, which is 3.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.3%, 3.2pp below the national average. About 12.9% of adults lack health insurance. 74.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

6.4 mi

North Okaloosa Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
North Okaloosa Medical Center6.4 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
96Th Medical Group (Eglin Afb)16.7 miAcute Care - Department of Defenseโ€”Yes
Hca Florida Twin Cities Hospital18.3 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Hca Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital20.0 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Santa Rosa Medical Center24.2 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Pop. Served

57,692

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
CRESTVIEW, CITY OF WATER DEPT.34,7890
AUBURN WATER SYSTEM22,9030

There are 2 water systems serving the area.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

76.8%

-2% vs national

Public Transit

0.2%

-79% vs national

Work From Home

8.9%

-5% vs national

Carpool

12.0%

Walk / Bike

1.4%

combined

How Crestview's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

2

2023

4-Year Avg

3

fatalities/yr

Nighttime

1

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202322000
202211000
202122010
202055120

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Crestview, FL covers travel times and transportation modes. 76.8% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 8.9% work from home, which is below the FL state average of 13.8%. 12.0% of workers carpool. 1.1% walk to work. In 2023, there were 2 traffic fatalities from 2 fatal crashes.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

81.9%

of households

No Internet

5.6%

of households

Total Households

10,273

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
81.9%
Cellular Data Plan
89.4%
Satellite
6.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.0%
No Internet Access
5.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.4%

of households

Smartphone

93.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

82.9%

of households

Tablet

66.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.4%
Smartphone
93.3%
Desktop / Laptop
82.9%
Tablet
66.5%
Smartphone Only
5.6%
No Computer
3.7%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

14.1ยข

per kWh

-26% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

11.0ยข

per kWh

-29% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

8.5ยข

per kWh

-28% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$156

residential

+6% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

17% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Florida averages 14.1ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $156. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Crestview vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Population Served

57,692

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CRESTVIEW, CITY OF WATER DEPT.CommunityGround water34,7890
AUBURN WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water22,9030

93.5% of households in Crestview have broadband internet access. 81.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.6% of households have no internet access. 5.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 57,692 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Crestview is located in Okaloosa County, FL. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Crestview.

Election Overview

Source: Okaloosa County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

32,074

28.2%

GOP Votes

80,309

70.7%

Total Votes

113,634

Margin

R+42.4%

Shift from 2020

R+3.3pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+42.4%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202432,07480,309113,63428.2%70.7%R+42.4
202034,24879,798116,37329.4%68.6%R+39.1
201623,71171,788100,65723.6%71.3%R+47.8

In the 2024 presidential election, Okaloosa County recorded 113,634 total votes. Republicans won the county with 70.7% of the vote compared to 28.2% for Democrats, a margin of R+42.4%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+3.3pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Okaloosa County has shifted 5.3 percentage points toward Democrats.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

184

Total Assets

$11.1M

Total Income

$11.9M

Per 10K Residents

65.6

nonprofits

-27.2% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

3

Median Assets

$129K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
42
Education
15
Human Services
14
Recreation & Sports
13
Animal-Related
7
Health Care
6
Housing & Shelter
6
Philanthropy
6
Public Benefit
5
Arts & Culture
4
Public Safety
4
Youth Development
4
Mental Health
3
Voluntary Health
3
Community Improvement
3
Food & Agriculture
2
International
2
Civil Rights
1
Unknown
1
89.6%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $9.9M of $11.1M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Crestview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
SAVING WITH SOUL PET RESCUE INCAnimal-Related$2.7M$4.1M2017
RED RIVER VALLEY ASSOCIATION INCโ€”$1.8M$660K1969
TRIPLE R MINISTRIES INCReligion$1.3M$248K2019
GREATER LOCAL NEIGHBORHOODS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$867K$219K2015
WEST FLORIDA AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER INCHealth Care$821K$1.1M1995
HEALING HOOF STEPS CORPORATIONHealth Care$659K$488K2014
BULLDOG CLUB OF AMERICA RESCUE NETWORK INCAnimal-Related$490K$96K2004
EXODOS MINISTRIES INCReligion$484K$272K2014
HOOAH INCHuman Services$412K$311K2011
VODDIE BAUCHAM MINISTRIES INCReligion$376K$626K2024
CRESTVIEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$330K$76K2005
SWAN AVIATION MINISTRIES INCโ€”$209K$159K2021
CRESTVIEW PREGNANCY CENTER INCHealth Care$132K$75K1999
BREAKING GROUND MISSIONS INCReligion$126K$640K2019
FREE RANGE PSYCHIATRY INCHealth Care$113K$897K2019
CRESTVIEW AREA SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESSHousing & Shelter$84K$348K2014
MAIN STREET CRESTVIEW ASSOCIATION INCCommunity Improvement$74K$125K2004
VETERANS HELP VETERANS CORPORATIONPublic Benefit$59K$11K2016
ORPHAN TO HEIRReligion$20K$206K2017
TWO TWENTYFIVE INCโ€”$4K$3K2021
MARIA & JOSEPHS MINISTRY TO THE POORHuman Services$3K$71K2024
PRAXIS FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$2K$12022
CRESTVIEW RESOURCE & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CENTER INCHuman Services$100$17K2025
HOUSE OF GURRY CHARITABLE ENDEAVORS INCPhilanthropy$1$12024
WE REIGN SICKLE CELL CORPORATIONHealth Care$1$3K2023
NORTHWEST FLORIDA WINGMAN MC INCORPORATEDEducation$1$21K2019

Crestview, FL has 184 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $11.1M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 42 organizations. 3 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 65.6 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

172

Total Approved

$85.8M

Jobs Supported

1,429

Per 10K Residents

61.3

SBA loans

-12.6% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

57

Top Lender

PNC Bank, National Association

28 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1993โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)84% of all loans

Loans

144

Total Amount

$58.0M

Avg Loan

$402,666

Median Loan

$100,000

SBA Guaranteed

$43.8M(75%)

Jobs Supported

1,067

50416% of all loans

Loans

28

Total Amount

$27.8M

Avg Loan

$992,607

Median Loan

$588,000

7(a) โ€” 84%504 โ€” 16%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

47

27% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$38.4M

45% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$817,981

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services28 loans
NAICS 72
$34.9M
Other Services24 loans
NAICS 81
$4.8M
Construction22 loans
NAICS 23
$3.0M
Health Care & Social Assistance18 loans
NAICS 62
$13.3M
Professional & Technical Services17 loans
NAICS 54
$4.5M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Donut Stop Dreamin Llc1$5.0M
Emerald Hospitality1$5.0M
Hall's Motorsports1$5.0M
Lovegrass Llc1$4.8M
Turgeon Enterprises Llc2$3.1M
Leo Property Ventures Llc1$3.0M
Senior Care Investments, Llc1$3.0M
Okaloosa Animal Clinic3$2.9M
Moulton's Pharmacy of Crestview Inc.1$2.9M
Shri Sr Llc1$2.9M

Crestview, FL has received 172 SBA loans totaling $85.8M in approved funding between 1993 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 144 loans (84% of the total), supporting 1,067 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 28 loans totaling $27.8M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Crestview is PNC Bank, National Association with 28 loans. That works out to 61.3 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

3

Total Population

65,454

Avg Median Income

$78,826

Avg Home Value

$281,433

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
325317,445$81,313$291,700$888228.3
3253624,859$82,643$280,300$1,35142.5
3253933,150$72,521$272,300$1,323127.9

Crestview, FL has 3 ZIP codes with a combined population of 65,454. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $78,826. The average median home value is $281,433. The average median monthly rent is $1,187.

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