2010 · Niceville FL SR 85-397 intersection north01 · Wikimedia Commons
Niceville’s story
Niceville in pictures
3 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
NicevilleFL
A town of 16,544. Public schools that outperform most of Florida.
1 bordering townMap →
Photo: Skye Marthaler · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
16,544
+23.7% since 2010
Typical home
$435K
+0.8% in a year
Household income
$102K
median
Median age
38.4
years
Jobs based here
6,125
Balanced
What makes Niceville stand out
The 3 things Niceville does most differently from other towns.
A growing town
Niceville has grown 23.7% since 2010
12,749 people in 2010; 16,544 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Niceville’s report card
Now in Niceville
What neighbors are saying. Town Square →
Residents weigh in
Niceville is #14 of 553 in FL for “Wettest”. Fair?
Your answer becomes a post in Niceville’s Town Square.
Weather
Forecast →81°
Mostly Cloudy
H 85° · L 73°
Local news
All →- Rocky Bayou vs FWBH - Girls Varsity Volleyball 10/01/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Oct 1
- Gulf Breeze vs Niceville - Boys Junior Varsity Soccer 11/30/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 25
- NEST for 9th Grade NHS Students | Niceville High SchoolOkaloosa County School District · Sep 22
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Niceville. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Niceville’s public schools outperform 77% of Florida districts
The public schools Niceville’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.
A−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| James E Plew Elementary School | PK–5 | 762 | A |
| Lula J. Edge Elementary School | PK–5 | 501 | A |
| Rocky Bayou Christian School, the Keep Private | 6–8 | 237 | |
| St. Paul Christian School Private | K–5 | 111 | |
| Emerald Coast Autism Center Private | 1–4 | 46 | |
| C. W. Ruckel Middle School | 6–8 | 1,061 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within FL on state tests and graduationAll 9 schools →
Housing
A typical Niceville home is worth about $435K
The typical Niceville home is worth about $435,000, up 0.8% in a year, 16% above the Florida typical home.
$435KZillow home value
Typical home value
Niceville$435K
Florida$376K
Market temperature
82
days on market
98.2%
sale-to-list price
+0.8%
value change, 1 year
34
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Health
Healthier than 76% of U.S. towns
Niceville beats the Florida average on 8 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
A−Health Grade
26 measures vs. Florida
8 better18 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Niceville | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 9.8% | 15.9% |
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 10.7% | 13.5% |
Hca Florida Twin Cities Hospital
2.2 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
76th
percentile among FL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute
About one in seven working residents works right in Niceville
Most working residents leave Niceville for work: only 14% work in town. The top destinations are Fort Walton Beach (13%), Destin (6%) and Miramar Beach (5%). Half commute less than 11 miles.
14%work in town
Where working residents work
In Niceville14%
Fort Walton Beach13%
Destin6%
Miramar Beach5%
Valparaiso4%
11 mi
median commute distance
6,125
jobs based in Niceville
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Outdoors
0.6% of Niceville is conserved land
7.9 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves.
#212for trails in FL
0.6%
conserved · 58 of 9,266 acres
7.9 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Turkey Creek Park | 0.8 mi | 36 |
| 2. Twin Oaks Park | — | 26 |
| 3. Turkey Creek Park - North | 0.2 mi | 8 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Natural hazards
Very high risk, with hurricanes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 84% of U.S. communities.
84risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland floodingTornadoes
67
paid flood claims since 1991
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Niceville has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 42°, and snow is almost unheard of.
90°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter44–63°
Spring58–76°
Summer74–89°
Fall60–79°
Nov 19
typical first frost
Mar 12
typical last frost
+0.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
90°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Crime reported in Niceville
Niceville's reported crime rate is well below Florida's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 6 violent crimes were reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Niceville0.3
Florida2.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Niceville1.7
Florida10.8
U.S.15.5
6
violent crimes reported in 2025
32
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
College town
Northwest Florida State College calls Niceville home
College Scorecard · IPEDS
Famous people from Niceville
6 notable people were born in Niceville.
About Niceville
City in Florida, United States
Niceville is a city in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States, located near Eglin Air Force Base on Boggy Bayou that opens into Choctawhatchee Bay. It is part of the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 15,772 at the 2020 census, up from 12,749 at the 2010 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 15,772
- Area
- 12 sq mi
- Elevation
- 36 ft
- ZIP code
- 32578, 32588
- Area code
- 850
Niceville’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Niceville.
ValparaisoNiceville
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