Crestview, FL
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 18,212 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Climate
Crestview shares Florida’s high year-round temperatures, but receives more rainfall than anywhere else in the state: 65 inches annually.
Geography
Fifty miles east of Pensacola, Crestview is in northwest Florida, north of the Gulf of Mexico between the Yellow and Shoal Rivers at 235 feet above sea level.
Cultural Attractions
Just northwest of Crestview is Blackwater Forest, the largest state park in Florida. The beautiful landscapes offer hiking trails, hunting, fishing, and camping.
Recreation
Nearby Adara Golf Club opened in 2006, joining Foxwood Country Club as a recreational attraction in Crestview.
Economy
Crestview is known as the “Hub City” of northwest Florida and, with a population of 20,000, is a prosperous and fast-growing community.
| Community care facilities for the elderly | 0 |
| Percentage of population over age 55 | 21.4% |
| Number of museums within 30 miles | 14 |
| Number of libraries within the area | N/A |
| Number of movie theaters within 15 miles | 2 |
| Number of golf courses within 30 miles | 33 |
| Tax incentives for retirees | No |
| Median income for those aged 55–64 | $48,784 |
| Median income for those aged 65–74 | $38,263 |
| Median income for those aged 75 and up | $26,000 |
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