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Pensacola, Florida

       
Total population 53,248 Average January/July temperatures 53.4° / 81.4°
Median home price $ 135,000 Annual Precipitation 58.03 in. /yr.
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Pensacola, Florida

This military town is a hot spot for tourists, thanks in part to its beaches.

Cultural Attractions
Pensacola Naval Air Station’s National Museum of Naval Aviation displays restored historic aircraft.
Economy
Chief industries in this port town include fishing and shipping.
Geography
Situated on Florida’s panhandle, this town is the seat of Escambia County.
Historical
Pensacola went through French, British, and Spanish occupation before it became part of the United States in 1821.
Recreation
In addition to its beach, Pensacola offers over 90 parks and recreation facilities to suit a variety of activity needs.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 65.89 ° / 40.94 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 92.1 ° / 70.68 °
Precipitation (?) 58.03 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 29 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 368
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 81
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 135,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $41659.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $36078
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 7.5 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) N/A
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 4
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 19
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 2
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 44
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 8
Number of libraries within the county (?) 10
Number of museums within the county (?) 7
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 3
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 53,248
Population density (?) 2,376 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 32.9% growth
Population over 55 (?) 16,968 people
Education (?) 32 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 17
Number of clinics within the county (?) 69
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 14
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