Palm Bay, FL
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 104,784 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | Low |
Geography
Palm Bay is located midway between Jacksonville and Miami.
Cultural Attractions
The annual Big Squeeze Juice Festival is a popular event celebrating the Florida citrus industry.
Recreation
Fishing, paddling, and hiking can all be done at the Turkey Creek Sanctuary.
Historical
Originally called Tillman, the city changed its name to Palm Bay in 1925.
Economy
Palm Bay is home to Harris Corp., MC Assembly, Intersil, and DRS Optronics.
| Population [details] | 104,784 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 67.4% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 313.36 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 20.00% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 74.02 °F/62.03 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 87.09 °F/78.05 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 45.83 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 79 |
| Cost of living [details] | 100.7 |
| State sales tax | 6.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Jacksonville (166.55 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL (8.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Current affairs, Movie theaters, Wineries |
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