Shalimar is a town in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Crestview–Fort Walton Beach–Destin, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 737 at the 2020 census, up from 717 at the 2010 census.

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Town numbers

ZIP code32579

Area code850

Living in Shalimar

Housing in Shalimar

$385K▲ 1.6% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Shalimar home is worth about $385,000, up 1.6% in a year, close to the Florida typical home.

Only 1 sale in March 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Work & commute in Shalimar

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Most working residents leave Shalimar for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Fort Walton Beach (21%), Destin (10%) and Wright (10%). Half commute less than 7 miles.

Fort Walton Beach

21%

Destin

10%

Wright

10%

Lake Lorraine

2%Work in townlive and work in Shalimar 7 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 1,340Jobs based herea job hub

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Shalimar →

Health in Shalimar

Compared with Florida

7better than FL·2worse

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 2▼ 9 close Habits 1▲ 3 close Care 4▲ 3 close Mind 1▲ 2 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

9.5%Fewer uninsured adultsFL 15.9% · better 10%Fewer older adults who have lost all their teethFL 12.7% · better 11.3%More adults who have had cancerFL 9.1% · worse

Care nearby

96th Medical Group (Eglin Afb)Eglin Afb · 2.2 mi · ER

Crestview Health and Dental CenterCrestview · 20.1 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Shalimar · CMS · HRSAHealth in Shalimar →

Natural hazards in Shalimar

Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 85% of U.S. communities.

🌀 Hurricanes🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes

156Does Shalimar flood?paid flood claims since 1995 6Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Shalimar

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Shalimar →

Climate in Shalimar

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Shalimar has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 43°, and snow is almost unheard of.

63° / 45°Winter

76° / 59°Spring

89° / 74°Summer

79° / 61°Fall

How much snow does Shalimar get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Dec 28, with the last in spring around Feb 5.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Shalimar →

Schools in Shalimar

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School Grade A-

The public schools Shalimar’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.

DistrictOKALOOSASchools1

Clifford Meigs Middle School BMiddle · Grades 6–8 · 612 students

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.