Wacissa, Florida

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Population in July 2007: 4,302.
Males: 2,102  (48.9%)
Females: 2,200  (51.1%)
Median resident age:

39.4 years
Florida median age:

38.7 years

Zip code: 32344

Estimated median household income in 2022: $56,150 (it was $35,208 in 2000)
Wacissa:

$56,150
FL:

$69,303

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,453 (it was $18,799 in 2000)

Wacissa CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $214,146 (it was $73,700 in 2000)
Wacissa:

$214,146
FL:

$354,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $234,425; detached houses: $308,512; mobile homes: $112,431
March 2022 cost of living index in Wacissa: 85.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Wacissa, FL (2000)
    • 2,46561.5%White alone
    • 1,41735.4%Black alone
    • 581.4%Hispanic
    • 401.0%Two or more races
    • 160.4%American Indian alone
    • 90.2%Asian alone
    • 30.07%Other race alone

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



According to our research of Florida and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Wacissa, Florida as of May 12, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Wacissa is 4,302 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


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Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 29 feet

Land area: 336.8 square miles.

Population density: 13 people per square mile   (very low).

Wacissa, Florida map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Wacissa CCD:

1.0% ($709)
Florida:

1.4% ($1,262)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Tallahassee, FL (19.3 miles , pop. 150,624).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Jacksonville, FL (137.0 miles , pop. 735,617).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (685.3 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Waukeenah, FL (0.3 miles ),
Lloyd, FL (2.5 miles ),
Lamont, FL (2.9 miles),
Monticello, FL (3.2 miles ),
East Leon, FL (3.5 miles ),
Aucilla, FL (3.6 miles),
Southeast Leon, FL (4.0 miles ),
Tallahassee, FL (4.4 miles )

Latitude: 30.41 N, Longitude: 83.95 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 850

Distribution of median household income in Wacissa, FL in 2022
Wacissa satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.2%
Florida:

2.9%
Most common industries in Wacissa, FL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Public administration (17.4%)
  • Construction (13.8%)
  • Educational services (12.0%)
  • Health care (5.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (22.7%)
  • Public administration (13.2%)
  • Educational services (7.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.5%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.5%)
  • Repair & maintenance (3.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Public administration (22.0%)
  • Educational services (16.9%)
  • Health care (10.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.6%)
  • Construction (4.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.0%)
Most common occupations in Wacissa, FL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.4%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Carpenters (5.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.7%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (4.6%)
  • Construction laborers (4.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (9.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.0%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.0%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.5%)
  • Cashiers (4.4%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.4%)

Average climate in Wacissa, Florida

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 70.0. This is about average.

City:

70.0
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 22.7. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 17.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

22.7
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 9.24. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.24
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Wacissa-area historical tornado activity is near Florida state average. It is 7% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/19/1988, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 31.9 miles away from the Wacissa place center killed 4 people and injured 18 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 9/24/1956, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 15.2 miles away from the place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Wacissa-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Florida state average. It is 75% 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 330.8 miles away from Wacissa 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 203.3 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 254.2 miles away from Wacissa center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 298.8 miles away from the city 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 283.6 miles away from the city center
On 11/22/1974 at 05:25:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB) earthquake occurred 282.6 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 Jefferson County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 10, Tropical Storms: 6, Fires: 2, Floods: 2, Storms: 2, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Wacissa:

  • BRYNWOOD CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; MONTICELLO, FL)
  • CROSS LANDINGS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; MONTICELLO, FL)
  • WESTMINSTER OAKS (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; TALLAHASSEE, FL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Wacissa:

  • Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (about 20 miles; Tallahassee, FL; Full-time enrollment: 10,841)
  • Florida State University (about 21 miles; Tallahassee, FL; FT enrollment: 38,283)
  • Tallahassee Community College (about 24 miles; Tallahassee, FL; FT enrollment: 10,904)
  • Bainbridge State College (about 49 miles; Bainbridge, GA; FT enrollment: 2,308)
  • Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (about 49 miles; Valdosta, GA; FT enrollment: 3,246)
  • Valdosta State University (about 50 miles; Valdosta, GA; FT enrollment: 11,155)
  • Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (about 79 miles; Tifton, GA; FT enrollment: 2,564)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Wacissa Springs Volunteer Fire and Rescue (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Caney Branch (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Jefferson County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.4 people
Florida:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

68.5%
Whole state:

65.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.3%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

16.1%
Whole state:

12.5%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

7.5%
Whole state:

5.7%

For population 15 years and over in Wacissa:

Marital status in Wacissa, FL
  • Never married: 25.4%
  • Now married: 55.7%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 7.6%
  • Divorced: 11.3%

For population 25 years and over in Wacissa:

  • High school or higher: 74.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.3%
  • Unemployed: 2.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

13.6
Florida average:

12.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Wacissa, FL (based on Jefferson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,26921
Black Protestant2,92620
Mainline Protestant1,5068
Catholic2731
Other351
None5,752-
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: 4
Jefferson County:

2.77 / 10,000 pop.
Florida:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Jefferson County:

1.39 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.28 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 16
This county:

11.09 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
This county:

2.77 / 10,000 pop.
Florida:

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

11.0%
Florida:

9.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.6%
Florida:

23.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Jefferson County:

12.2%
Florida:

14.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Wacissa:

  • WSTT (730 AM; 25 kW; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: MARION R. WILLIAMS)
  • WFRF (1070 AM; daytime; 10 kW; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: FAITH RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • WHGH (840 AM; daytime; 10 kW; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: H. G. H INVESTMENT CORP.)
  • WFVR (910 AM; 50 kW; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: RAMA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCVC (1330 AM; daytime; 5 kW; TALLAHASSEE, FL)
  • WHBT (1410 AM; 5 kW; TALLAHASSEE, FL)
  • WJEP (1020 AM; daytime; 10 kW; OCHLOCKNEE, GA; Owner: LIFELINE MINISTRIES, INCORPORATED)
  • WNLS (1270 AM; 5 kW; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WOKV (690 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, FL; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WMGA (1130 AM; 10 kW; MOULTRIE, GA; Owner: RADIO MOULTRIE, INC.)
  • WFLF (540 AM; 50 kW; PINE HILLS, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMGR (930 AM; 5 kW; BAINBRIDGE, GA; Owner: DECATUR BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTCL (1580 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CHATTAHOOCHEE, FL; Owner: METZ, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Wacissa:

  • WGLF (104.1 FM; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WKVH (91.9 FM; MONTICELLO, FL; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WFSU-FM (88.9 FM; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WWLD (102.3 FM; CAIRO, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WTLY (107.1 FM; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTNT-FM (94.9 FM; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WAIB (103.1 FM; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WBZE (98.9 FM; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WHBX (96.1 FM; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WEGT (99.9 FM; LAFAYETTE, FL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WXSR (101.5 FM; QUINCY, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • W250AF (97.9 FM; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH, INC.)
  • WUTL (106.1 FM; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WTUF (106.3 FM; BOSTON, GA; Owner: BOSTON RADIO COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHTF (104.9 FM; HAVANA, FL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • W224AT (92.7 FM; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: THE BD OF REGENTS OF FLORIDA STATE)

TV broadcast stations around Wacissa:

  • WCTV (Channel 6; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: WCTV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WTWC-TV (Channel 40; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: WTWC LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WTXL-TV (Channel 27; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: MEDIA VENTURE MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WTLH (Channel 49; BAINBRIDGE, GA; Owner: WTLH LICENSE CORP.)
  • WTBC-LP (Channel 65; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH, INC.)
  • WVUP-CA (Channel 45; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: CHRISTIAN TELEVISION CORPORATION, INC.)
  • W35BN (Channel 35; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: DEEPAK VISWANATH)
  • WBXT-CA (Channel 56; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • WABW-TV (Channel 14; PELHAM, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WFSU-TV (Channel 11; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • W38CM (Channel 22; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • WWWF-LP (Channel 47; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W21BK (Channel 21; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: JOSEPH W. SHAFFER)
Wacissa fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Wacissa fatal accident list:

Apr 7, 2002 08:15 PM, Cr-259, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Nov 5, 1996 04:50 PM, Pinhook Rd, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
May 7, 1995 10:05 PM, Cr 259, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Dec 4, 1985 03:00 AM, 30, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 3ft / 0.9mTotal length
  • 950Total average daily traffic
  • 304Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,648Total future (year 2042) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Wacissa)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: KA4HLE, Licensee ID: L00305018, Grant Date: 06/09/2015, Expiration Date: 09/01/2025, Registrant: Richard A Taylor, Wacissa, FL 32361

  • Call Sign: N4XCD, Previous Call Sign: KC4HUD, Licensee ID: L00169452, Grant Date: 08/19/2009, Expiration Date: 11/16/2019, Cancellation Date: 11/17/2021, Certifier: Victor M Danart, Registrant: Victor M Danart, Wacissa, FL 32361

  • Call Sign: KK4KSF, Licensee ID: L01725427, Grant Date: 09/12/2023, Expiration Date: 07/30/2032, Certifier: Jackie R Hightower, Registrant: Jackie R Hightower, Wacissa, FL 32361


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Wacissa, FL
  • 58.6%Electricity
  • 34.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.3%Utility gas
  • 2.3%Wood
  • 1.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.5%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Wacissa, FL
  • 49.3%Electricity
  • 30.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 6.2%Wood
  • 3.6%Utility gas


Wacissa compared to Florida state average:

  • Median house value below 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.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
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