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Fort Walton Beach
City in Florida, United States
Overview
Fort Walton Beach is a charming coastal city on Florida's Emerald Coast, popular for its powdery white-sand beaches, lively waterfront, and relaxed atmosphere. With friendly locals and a blend of family attractions, historic sites, and natural beauty, it's a great destination for both leisure and outdoor enthusiasts.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Florida
Population
20,922
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
30.42°, -86.62°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
72
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost
$2,830
Local Cost
$1,890
Local Income
$3,350
Cashless
92
English
100
Temperature
20.4°C
Summer Avg
27.6°C
Winter Avg
12.6°C
Record High
37.5°C
Record Low
-5.0°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1531 mm
Internet Speed
731 Mbps
Upload
39 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
VPS
Distance
11 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 83/100.
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