Destin, FL

Destin, Florida

Introduction to Destin, Florida

Destin, Florida, in Okaloosa county, is 43 miles E of Pensacola, Florida (center to center) and 216 miles E of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city is in the Fort Walton Beach area. There are 11,119 residents in Destin.

Destin History

Destin has a rich historical heritage that dates back to the 7th century A.D. The city was named after fisherman Captain Leonard Destin who moved in this region from New London, Connecticut around 1845. He also pioneered the fishing industry of present day Destin. In 1984, the City of Destin was chartered as a municipality under the laws of the State of Florida.

Destin and nearby Attractions

• Florida's Gulfarium
• Indian Temple Mound Museum
• Old Destin Post Office
• Baytowne Golf Course

Things To Do In Destin

Destin is known as the World's Luckiest Fishing Village, where you can enjoy deep-sea fishing. In addition, there are several other recreational facilities in the city like dinner and entertainment cruises, go-cart tracks, gulf front retreats, golf and tennis courts, snorkeling, diving, sea lion shows, marine life exhibits, performances by trained dolphins and camping/ canoe trips. Destin is also known for the beautiful snow white colored sand on its beaches.

Destin Transportation

The closest airport to Destin is Fort Walton Beach/Valparaiso.

Destin Higher Education

Okaloosa-Walton Community College provides access to adult education.

High Points

Destin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 12%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 13%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 13%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 17%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Destin, FL

Comparing Destin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Destin Almanac

Destin Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Destin Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Destin, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Destin Hospitals

SACRED HEART HOSPITAL AT THE EMERALD COAST
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
7800 US HWY 90 WEST
(850) 278-3600
Emergency Service: Yes

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Destin Colleges

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