Niceville

FL

Okaloosa County, Florida

Population 217K |Median income $81,998 |4 hospitals

Population
216,599
Okaloosa County
Median Income
$81,998
+21% vs avg
Median Home Value
$351,200
+54% vs avg
Median Age
37.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
217K+17%
Median Income
$81,998+50%
Median Home Value
$351,200+93%
Poverty Rate
9.3%-31%
Unemployment
3.4%-58%

Economics

Median Rent
$1,612/mo
Poverty Rate
9.3% -35% vs avg
Unemployment 3.4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 34.8%
Work From Home 9.7%
Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 71.9%
African American 9.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Asian 3.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
36.7%
High Blood Pressure
32.7%
Obesity
30.7%
Physical Inactivity
22.8%
Binge Drinking
17.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.9%
Current Smoking
12.8%
Lack of Health Insurance
11.7%
Diabetes
10.8%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 76.1%
Dental Visit 60.6%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.1%
Stroke
3.1%

Hospitals 4 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
1
★★★
2
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
3.3/5
Total Hospitals
4
With ER
3
HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL
NICEVILLE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
NORTH OKALOOSA MEDICAL CENTER
CRESTVIEW · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
HCA FLORIDA FORT WALTON-DESTIN HOSPITAL
FORT WALTON BEACH · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Alerts & News — Niceville Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Big Bend Florida Counties Including Tallahassee

NOAA · 29m ago
Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Gulf Waters Near Pensacola and Pascagoula

NOAA · 35m ago
Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Waters from Pensacola to Pascagoula Until 7:30 AM CDT

NOAA · 36m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Franklin, Liberty, and Wakulla Counties

NOAA · 36m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southeast Alabama, Florida Panhandle, and Southwest Georgia

NOAA · 1h ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Liberty and Wakulla Counties in Florida

NOAA · 3h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Niceville, FL? ▼
Niceville, FL has a population of 216,599 people, located in Okaloosa County, Florida.
What is the median household income in Niceville? ▼
The median household income in Niceville, FL is $81,998 per year. The poverty rate is 9.3%.
What is the median home value in Niceville? ▼
The median home value in Niceville, FL is $351,200. Median rent is $1,612/month.
What are the top health concerns in Niceville? ▼
The top health indicators in Niceville include Short Sleep Duration (36.7%), High Blood Pressure (32.7%), Obesity (30.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Niceville? ▼
Niceville has 4 hospitals with an average rating of 3.3/5 stars. 3 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Niceville? ▼
The median age in Niceville, FL is 37.4 years. 34.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Niceville, FL is located in Okaloosa County, Florida. With a population of 217K and a median household income of $81,998, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 4 hospitals with an average rating of 3.3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Niceville area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Okaloosa County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.