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Wewahitchka, FL


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Wewahitchka, Florida

Wewahitchka, Florida, in Gulf county, is 59 miles W of Tallahassee, Florida (center to center) and 212 miles W of Jacksonville, Florida. There are an estimated 1,722 people in the city.

The People and Families of Wewahitchka

In Wewahitchka, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wewahitchka had a median family income of $32,935.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($5,000) in Wewahitchka. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Wewahitchka Housing

Approximately 76% of housing in Wewahitchka is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Wewahitchka contains many homes that have been built in recent years. The city is known in Florida for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Wewahitchka.

Commuting

In Wewahitchka, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 6%Wewahitchka Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 9%Wewahitchka Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Wewahitchka, FL

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity83
Age of the Population75
Female Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens65
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Male Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better33
College Educated Adults32
People Above Poverty33
Median Family Income33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work73
Public Transportation Use63
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Housing Recently Built96
Affordability of Rents910
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
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