Crestview
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About Crestview
City in Florida, United StatesCrestview is the largest city and county seat of Okaloosa County, Florida, United States. The population was 27,134 at the 2020 census, up from 20,978 at the 2010 census. With an elevation of 236 feet (72 m) above sea level, it is one of the highest points in the state. Crestview is a principal city of the Crestview–Fort Walton Beach–Destin, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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How Crestview ranks
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Housing in Crestview
The typical Crestview home is worth about $288,000, about the same as a year ago, 23% below the Florida typical home.
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Safety in Crestview
Not graded
A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Crestview's police department reported only 2024 and 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.
Work & commute in Crestview
Full picture →Most working residents leave Crestview for work: only 19% work in town. The top destinations are Fort Walton Beach (12%), Wright (4%) and Niceville (4%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
Health in Crestview
Health Grade B
Healthier than 60% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 81% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with Florida
of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 11 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Crestview
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 86% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Crestview
Full climate →Crestview has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 39°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Schools in Crestview
All Crestview schools →School Grade A-
The public schools Crestview’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 77% of Florida’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within FL. Ratings are from neighbors.
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