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Panama City, Florida

       
Total population 36,807 Average January/July temperatures 59.5° / 81.1°
Median home price $ 146,000 Annual Precipitation 52.4 in. /yr.
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Panama City, Florida

This panhandle city sits on the Gulf of Mexico coast.

Climate
Panama City has hot summers and cool winters.
Cultural Attractions
Panama City has several art galleries, nature parks, and waterfront parks within the city limits.
Economy
Panama City is designated as an official port of entry. 
Geography
This Bay County tourist town is southwest of Tallahassee.
Recreation
Two marinas and hundreds of acres of developed land are available for leisure activities, including fishing, softball, and tennis.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 71.69 ° / 47.27 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 91.27 ° / 71.01 °
Precipitation (?) 52.4 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 36 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 260
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 76
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 146,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $35466.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $33071
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 6.5 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) N/A
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 10
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 20
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 0
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 14
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 7
Number of libraries within the county (?) 8
Number of museums within the county (?) 2
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 0
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 36,807
Population density (?) 1,879 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 58.6% growth
Population over 55 (?) 11,303 people
Education (?) 23 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 13
Number of clinics within the county (?) 50
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 10
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