Apalachicola, Florida

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Population in 2022: 2,395 (99% urban, 1% rural).
Population change since 2000: +2.6%
 
Males: 1,089  (45.5%)
Females: 1,306  (54.5%)
Median resident age:

54.2 years
Florida median age:

42.7 years

Zip codes: 32320.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $62,573 (it was $23,073 in 2000)
Apalachicola:

$62,573
FL:

$69,303

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $37,378 (it was $12,227 in 2000)

Apalachicola city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $294,235 (it was $79,100 in 2000)
Apalachicola:

$294,235
FL:

$354,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $269,973; detached houses: $284,228; townhouses or other attached units: $425,059; mobile homes: $85,191

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,679.

March 2022 cost of living index in Apalachicola: 87.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 17.9%
(10.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 35.1% for Black residents, 79.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for other race residents, 4.3% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Apalachicola, FL (2022)
    • 1,67365.0%White alone
    • 64024.9%Black alone
    • 1475.7%Two or more races
    • 542.1%Hispanic
    • 351.4%Asian alone

Races in Apalachicola detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Florida and other state lists, there were 14 registered sex offenders living in Apalachicola, Florida as of May 11, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Apalachicola is 164 to 1.


Crime rates in Apalachicola by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(44.2)
1
(44.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
4
(182.1)
0
(0.0)
5
(221.1)
2
(88.0)
1
(44.1)
3
(132.4)
1
(43.7)
4
(174.6)
3
(127.9)
5
(216.8)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
9
(409.6)
2
(89.6)
7
(309.6)
15
(659.9)
8
(352.6)
8
(353.0)
21
(918.2)
6
(261.9)
1
(42.6)
6
(260.2)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
25
(1,138)
9
(403.4)
17
(751.9)
8
(352.0)
27
(1,190)
22
(970.9)
112
(4,897)
10
(436.5)
4
(170.6)
16
(693.8)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
3
(136.5)
1
(44.8)
1
(44.2)
1
(44.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(88.3)
0
(0.0)
10
(436.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index121.526.0134.9116.681.197.1268.9105.635.489.3

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Apalachicola, FL

Crime rate in Apalachicola detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 8 (7 officers - 5 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.04
Florida average:

2.21
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Ancestries: American (19.2%), English (11.6%), Italian (9.5%), Irish (6.1%), German (6.0%), African (3.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 17 feet

Land area: 1.88 square miles.

Population density: 1,275 people per square mile   (low).

Apalachicola, Florida map

122 residents are foreign born (2.1% Europe, 1.3% Asia, 1.0% Latin America).

This city:

4.7%
Florida:

21.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,435 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,366 (0.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Tallahassee, FL (66.2 miles , pop. 150,624).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Petersburg, FL (194.8 miles , pop. 248,232).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (623.8 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Eastpoint, FL (2.7 miles ),
Port St. Joe, FL (4.4 miles ),
Sumatra, FL (4.5 miles),
Carrabelle, FL (4.6 miles ),
Mexico Beach, FL (5.4 miles ),
Wewahitchka, FL (5.4 miles ),
Sopchoppy, FL (6.2 miles ),
West Wakulla, FL (6.2 miles )

Latitude: 29.73 N, Longitude: 84.99 W

Area code: 850

Distribution of median household income in Apalachicola, FL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Apalachicola, FL in 2022
Apalachicola satellite photo by USGS

Apalachicola tourist attractions:

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2010: 4 buildings, average cost: $167,500
  • 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $120,500
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $99,000
  • 2007: 10 buildings, average cost: $125,600
  • 2006: 6 buildings, average cost: $144,400
  • 2005: 20 buildings, average cost: $99,300
  • 2004: 44 buildings, average cost: $76,700
  • 2003: 20 buildings, average cost: $106,900
  • 2002: 19 buildings, average cost: $105,700
  • 2001: 15 buildings, average cost: $111,400
  • 2000: 12 buildings, average cost: $71,500
  • 1999: 8 buildings, average cost: $66,700
  • 1998: 8 buildings, average cost: $74,500
  • 1997: 7 buildings, average cost: $126,800
Number of permits per 10,000 Apalachicola, FL residents
Average permit cost in Apalachicola, FL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
Florida:

2.9%
Historical population in Apalachicola, FL
Historical housing units in Apalachicola, FL
Most common industries in Apalachicola, FL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (12.1%)
  • Public administration (11.4%)
  • Health care (9.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.5%)
  • Educational services (7.1%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (6.7%)
  • Construction (5.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (17.3%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (10.0%)
  • Construction (9.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (17.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (15.9%)
  • Educational services (11.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.4%)
  • Public administration (5.9%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (5.5%)
Most common occupations in Apalachicola, FL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.0%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (4.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.5%)
  • Cashiers (4.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (9.8%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (9.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (9.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.4%)
  • Food processing workers (4.3%)
  • Carpenters (4.3%)
  • Lawyers (4.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (10.2%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.7%)

Average climate in Apalachicola, Florida

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Tornado activity:

Apalachicola-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Florida state average. It is 50% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/23/1961, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 0.8 miles away from the Apalachicola city center injured one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 10/27/1972, a category F2 tornado 4.4 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Apalachicola-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Florida state average. It is 76% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/10/2006 at 14:56:08, a magnitude 5.9 (5.9 MB, 5.5 MS, 5.8 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 260.3 miles away from the city center
On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 166.8 miles away from Apalachicola center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 287.3 miles away from the city center
On 5/6/2018 at 16:47:09, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 257.6 miles away from the city center
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 322.4 miles away from Apalachicola center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 331.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Franklin County (30) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 21
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 18, Tropical Storms: 7, Floods: 3, Tornadoes: 3, Fires: 2, Storms: 2, Winds: 2, Freeze: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Apalachicola topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Apalachicola:

  • GEORGE E WEEMS MEMORIAL HOSP (provides emergency services, WASHINGTON SQUARE BOX 610)
  • GEORGE E WEEMS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Government - Local, provides emergency services, 135 AVE G)
  • APALACHICOLA HEALTH CARE CENTE (150 10TH ST)

Airports located in Apalachicola:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Apalachicola:

  • Gulf Coast State College (about 55 miles; Panama City, FL; Full-time enrollment: 4,474)
  • Tallahassee Community College (about 64 miles; Tallahassee, FL; FT enrollment: 10,904)
  • Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (about 65 miles; Tallahassee, FL; FT enrollment: 10,841)
  • Florida State University (about 65 miles; Tallahassee, FL; FT enrollment: 38,283)
  • Bainbridge State College (about 86 miles; Bainbridge, GA; FT enrollment: 2,308)
  • Northwest Florida State College (about 105 miles; Niceville, FL; FT enrollment: 5,052)
  • George C Wallace State Community College-Dothan (about 114 miles; Dothan, AL; FT enrollment: 3,611)

Private high school in Apalachicola:

  • FIRST BAPTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 50, Location: 46 9TH ST, Grades: PK-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Apalachicola:

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Library in Apalachicola:

  • APALACHICOLA MUNICIPAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $19,195; Location: 74- 6TH STREET; 10,959 books; 387 audio materials; 27 video materials; 62 state licensed databases; 13 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Apalachicola Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creek: Scipio Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Apalachicola: John Gorrie Museum State Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotels: Caroline's Dining On the River (123 Water Street), Best Western Apalach Inn (249 US Highway 98), Boss Charters (123 Water Street), Apalach Motel (249 US Highway 98).

Birthplace of: Frederick S. Humphries - University president, Ned Porter (baseball) - College baseball player, Will Kendrick - Politician.

Franklin County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Apalachicola and their reported violations in the past:

APALACHICOLA, CITY OF (Population served: 4,362, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2013 and SEP-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUL-30-2013), St Public Notif requested (SEP-04-2013), St Public Notif received (NOV-07-2013), St Public Notif requested (FEB-05-2014), St Public Notif received (2 times from FEB-10-2014 to MAY-07-2014), St Public Notif requested (MAY-07-2014)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2013 and JUN-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAR-28-2012), St Compliance Meeting conducted (MAY-20-2013), St Public Notif requested (JUL-30-2013), St Public Notif received (AUG-07-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2013 and MAR-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAR-28-2012), St Public Notif requested (APR-05-2013), St Public Notif received (MAY-07-2013), St Tech Assistance Visit (MAY-14-2013), St Compliance Meeting conducted (MAY-20-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2012 and DEC-2012, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAR-28-2012), St Public Notif requested (JAN-07-2013), St Tech Assistance Visit (6 times from FEB-07-2013 to MAY-14-2013), St Compliance Meeting conducted (MAY-20-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2012 and SEP-2012, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAR-28-2012), St Public Notif requested (OCT-15-2012), St Public Notif received (NOV-07-2012), St Tech Assistance Visit (6 times from FEB-07-2013 to MAY-14-2013), St Compliance Meeting conducted (MAY-20-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2012 and JUN-2012, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAR-28-2012), St Public Notif requested (JUN-19-2012), St Tech Assistance Visit (8 times from AUG-01-2012 to MAY-14-2013), St Compliance Meeting conducted (MAY-20-2013)
  • 3 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
  • Failure Submit IDSE/Subpart V Plan Rpt - In JUL-02-2010, Contaminant: DBP STAGE 2. Follow-up actions: Fed FAO issued (JAN-18-2011)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 2 minor monitoring violations
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Florida:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

58.0%
Whole state:

65.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

8.1%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
7 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
3 people in other noninstitutional facilities in 2010

People in group quarters in Apalachicola in 2000:

  • 77 people in nursing homes
  • 5 people in wards in general hospitals for patients who have no usual home elsewhere
  • 2 people in religious group quarters

Banks with branches in Apalachicola (2011 data):

  • Centennial Bank: Apalachicola Branch at 22 Avenue E, branch established on 2004/09/13. Info updated 2012/02/29: Bank assets: $3,588.2 mil, Deposits: $2,891.9 mil, headquarters in Conway, AR, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 109 total offices, Holding Company: Home Bancshares, Inc.
  • Cadence Bank, N.A.: Apalachicola Branch at 58 Fourth Street, branch established on 1956/12/18. Info updated 2011/12/14: Bank assets: $3,909.7 mil, Deposits: $3,124.0 mil, headquarters in Birmingham, AL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 112 total offices, Holding Company: Cadence Bancorp Llc

For population 15 years and over in Apalachicola:

Marital status in Apalachicola, FL
  • Never married: 31.0%
  • Now married: 40.3%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 10.6%
  • Divorced: 16.2%

For population 25 years and over in Apalachicola:

  • High school or higher: 80.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 29.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.3%
  • Unemployed: 3.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

13.6
Florida average:

12.2

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Apalachicola
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Apalachicola, FL (based on Franklin County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant2,71820
Catholic8002
Mainline Protestant7836
Black Protestant2893
Other1332
None6,826-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
Franklin County:

5.31 / 10,000 pop.
Florida:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
Franklin County:

7.09 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 16
Here:

14.17 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.45 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.7%
Florida:

9.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Franklin County:

26.8%
Florida:

23.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

19.0%
State:

14.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Apalachicola:

48.3%
Florida:

51.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

43.1%
Florida:

49.4%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.2
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Apalachicola:

23.3%
State:

19.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Apalachicola:

12.2%
Florida:

10.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
Florida:

6.9

Overweight people:
Apalachicola:

35.6%
State:

34.7%

General health condition:
Here:

52.1%
Florida:

57.0%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

76.6%
State:

79.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Apalachicola, FL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 8$33,002$49,5030$0
Other Government Administration 8$32,873$49,31016$27,517
Water Supply 7$38,989$66,8380$0
Streets and Highways 7$22,685$38,8890$0
Local Libraries 2$6,583$39,4980$0
Sewerage 1$5,268$63,2160$0
Financial Administration 1$3,321$39,8520$0
Totals for Government 34$142,722$50,37216$27,517

Apalachicola government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $1,239,000 ($517.33)
    Water Utilities: $1,239,000 ($517.33)
    Financial Administration: $826,000 ($344.89)
    Parks and Recreation: $657,000 ($274.32)
    Police Protection: $584,000 ($243.84)
    Regular Highways: $514,000 ($214.61)
    General - Other: $189,000 ($78.91)
    Libraries: $132,000 ($55.11)
    Local Fire Protection: $68,000 ($28.39)
    Housing and Community Development: $23,000 ($9.60)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $234,000 ($97.70)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Financial Administration: $332,000 ($138.62)
    General - Other: $214,000 ($89.35)
    Regular Highways: $105,000 ($43.84)
    Libraries: $59,000 ($24.63)
    Police Protection: $36,000 ($15.03)

Apalachicola government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $973,000 ($406.26)
    Parks and Recreation: $110,000 ($45.93)
    Other: $18,000 ($7.52)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $530,000 ($221.29)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $38,000 ($15.87)
    Other: $24,000 ($10.02)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $169,000 ($70.56)
    General Revenue - Other: $64,000 ($26.72)
    Rents: $26,000 ($10.86)
    Interest Earnings: $7,000 ($2.92)
    Fines and Forfeits: $3,000 ($1.25)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $973,000 ($406.26)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $278,000 ($116.08)
    Other: $251,000 ($104.80)
  • Tax - Property: $1,161,000 ($484.76)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $165,000 ($68.89)
    Public Utilities Sales: $160,000 ($66.81)
    Motor Fuels Sales: $57,000 ($23.80)
    Other License: $27,000 ($11.27)

Apalachicola government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $7,034,000 ($2936.95)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $6,717,000 ($2804.59)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $437,000 ($182.46)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $120,000 ($50.10)

Apalachicola government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,725,000 ($1137.79)
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Strongest AM radio stations in Apalachicola:

  • WSTT (730 AM; 25 kW; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: MARION R. WILLIAMS)
  • WFVR (910 AM; 50 kW; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: RAMA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WFRF (1070 AM; daytime; 10 kW; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: FAITH RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • WOKV (690 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, FL; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WYBT (1000 AM; daytime; 5 kW; BLOUNTSTOWN, FL; Owner: BLOUNTSTOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WFLF (540 AM; 50 kW; PINE HILLS, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMGG (820 AM; 50 kW; LARGO, FL; Owner: MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ST. PETERSBURG LICENSEE)
  • WDIZ (590 AM; 2 kW; PANAMA CITY, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WLTG (1430 AM; 5 kW; PANAMA CITY, FL; Owner: HOUR GROUP BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTCL (1580 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CHATTAHOOCHEE, FL; Owner: METZ, INC.)
  • WASG (550 AM; 25 kW; ATMORE, AL; Owner: 550 AM, INC)
  • WQTM (740 AM; 50 kW; ORLANDO, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHGH (840 AM; daytime; 10 kW; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: H. G. H INVESTMENT CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Apalachicola:

  • WOYS (100.5 FM; APALACHICOLA, FL; Owner: RICHARD L. PLESSINGER, SR.)
  • WFCT (105.5 FM; APALACHICOLA, FL; Owner: WILLIAMS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • W283AC (104.5 FM; APALACHICOLA, FL; Owner: FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WFBX (94.5 FM; PARKER, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WEBZ (93.5 FM; PORT ST. JOE, FL; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WOCY (106.5 FM; CARRABELLE, FL; Owner: RICHARD L. PLESSINGER, SR.)
  • WPAP-FM (92.5 FM; PANAMA CITY, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WLHR (107.9 FM; PANAMA CITY, FL; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING OF FLORIDA, L.L.C.)
  • WPBH (99.3 FM; MEXICO BEACH, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Apalachicola:

  • WMBB (Channel 13; PANAMA CITY, FL; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
Apalachicola fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Apalachicola fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 381ft / 116mTotal length
  • 12,950Total average daily traffic
  • 1,089Total average daily truck traffic

2007 - 2017 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2007 - 2017 the average number of fire incidents per year is 13. The highest number of fire incidents - 35 took place in 2007, and the least - 1 in 2017. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Apalachicola, FL When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (48.6%), and Structure Fires (31.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Apalachicola, FL
    • 7248.6%Outside Fires
    • 4631.1%Structure Fires
    • 1711.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 138.8%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Apalachicola, FL

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Apalachicola, Florida:

  • Best Western Apalach Motel, 249 W US Hwy 98, Apalachicola, Florida 32320 , Phone: (850) 653-8418
  • Rainbow Inn & Marina, 123 Water, Apalachicola, Florida 32320
  • Pink Camellia Inn, 145 East Ave, Apalachicola, Florida 32320
  • Rancho Inn, W Hwy 98, Apalachicola, Florida 32320
All 4 fire-safe hotels and motels in Apalachicola, Florida
Most common first names in Apalachicola, FL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John4878.6 years
James4567.8 years
Mary3982.0 years
George3375.4 years
William3177.0 years
Charles2971.0 years
Willie2472.8 years
Robert2170.2 years
Joseph1579.3 years
Annie1582.8 years
Most common last names in Apalachicola, FL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith3674.6 years
Wilson1870.0 years
Williams1579.5 years
Davis1478.1 years
Brown1378.1 years
Cooper1271.3 years
Allen1171.7 years
Johnson1179.0 years
Creamer1071.1 years
Thompson976.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Apalachicola, FL
  • 87.0%Electricity
  • 12.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.4%Solar energy
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Apalachicola, FL
  • 90.0%Electricity
  • 8.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.5%Utility gas


Apalachicola compared to Florida state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.

Apalachicola on our top lists:

  • #12 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in United Kingdom (population 500+)"
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  • #12 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Asia, n.e.c. (population 500+)"
  • #12 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Melanesia (population 500+)"
  • #12 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Micronesia (population 500+)"
  • #12 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Polynesia (population 500+)"
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  • Drew Morgan (2)
  • Martin Buskirk (1)
  • Jack Jolley, Jr. (1)
  • Gordon K. Adkins (1)

Total of 5 patent applications in 2008-2024.