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Crestview is a city in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States. Crestview’s name was chosen because of its location on the peak of a long woodland range between the Yellow and Shoal rivers which flow almost parallel on the east and west side of the City.
It is the county seat of Okaloosa County.GR6 With an elevation of 235 feet above sea level, it is one of the highest points in the state; it receives 65 inches of rainfall annually, the most of any city in the state of Florida. The town was once known as "the Icebox of Florida", due to it having the coldest winters in the state. Today it goes by a more popular nickname as the "Hub City" of Northwest Florida. According to the U.S Census estimates of 2005, the city had a population of 17,707; though the traffic seems to indicate many more. Crestview is one of Florida's fastest growing cities, and with all of the residential developments, shopping, and land area to grow many feel it will grow into one of northwest Florida's larger cities.
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Crestview Education
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Antioch Elementary School
Baker School
Bluewater Elementary School
Bob Sikes Elementary School
Destin Elementary School
Edge Elementary School
Edwins Elementary School
Eglin Elementary - Cherokee Campus
Eglin Elementary - Oak Hill Campus
Elliott Point Elementary School
Florosa Elementary School
Kenwood Elementary School
Laurel Hill School
Longwood Elementary School
Mary Esther Elementary School
Northwood Elementary School
Ocean City Elementary School
Plew Elementary School
Shalimar Elementary School
Silver Sands School
Southside Elementary School
Valparaiso Elementary School
Walker Elementary School
Wright Elementary School
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Baker School
Bruner Middle School
Davidson Middle School
Destin Middle School
Laurel Hill School
Lewis Middle School
Meigs Middle School
Pryor Middle School
Richbourg Middle School
Ruckel Middle School
Silver Sands School
HIGH SCHOOLS
Baker School
Choctawhatchee High School
Crestview High School
Fort Walton Beach High School
Laurel Hill School
Niceville High School
OWC Collegiate High School
Silver Sands School
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Crestview History
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Okaloosa County was formed in 1915. Okaloosa was an Indian word meaning "a pleasant place," "black water", or "beautiful place".
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Crestview Lifestyle
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As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 14,766 people, 5,297 households, and 3,893 families residing in the city. The population density was 445.4/km² (1,153.7/mi²). There were 5,918 housing units at an average density of 178.5/km² (462.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 74.71% White, 18.41% African American, 0.60% Native American, 2.28% Asian, 0.15% Pacific Islander, 1.22% from other races, and 2.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.26% of the population. The population estimate for 2005 was 17,707 people.
There were 5,297 households out of which 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% were married couples living together, 16.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the city the population was spread out with 29.2% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 32.5% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 93.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $33,122, and the median income for a family was $38,824. Males had a median income of $30,829 versus $19,261 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,479. About 13.2% of families and 16.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.2% of those under age 18 and 20.4% of those age 65 or over.
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Crestview News
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Search for "Crestview FL" - Obituaries for 05/26/2008 - Montgomery Advertiser
| RAGSDALE, Mary Frances 'Mae', 78, loving wife, mother and grandmother, a resident of Montgomery for almost 60 years, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 24, 2008 at her home surrounded by her family. |
- Norman Martin : Obituaries - The Star
| Norman Mathew Martin, 73, of Port St. Joe, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at a local hospital. |
- In Passing: Daughter of Mattie Kelly died May 14 - Northwest Florida Daily News
| Virginia E. Kelly passed away May 14, 2008, after a long illness. Virginia was born on July 12, 1934, in Crestview, Fla. |
- Obituaries for 04/18/2008 - Montgomery Advertiser
| BROOKS, Robert Daniel, age 61, a resident of Prattville, Alabama, expired Friday, April 11, 2008. |
- Time to change Constitution - Jamaica Gleaner
| I believe that this issue regarding Mr Vaz not being qualified to sit in Parliament is 'much ado about nothing'. I do believe that the verdict in this case is correct because of the laws of the Constitution but ... |
- Mardi Gras 2008 Poster Contest - Destin - EmeraldCoast.com
| Calling all aspiring artists: The Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce is seeking submissions for the Official Mardi Gras on the Island poster. |
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Crestview Weather
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Crestview's climate is officially described as humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers, and cool to cold winters. In summer, Crestview has some of the hottest temperatures in the state, with an average summer high of 93°F. Lows in summer average in the high 60s to low 70s, with each year seeing a handful of 100°F+ days. The all-time record high is 109°F, recorded on July 10, 1996.
Winters are cold for Florida, and compare to those of interior Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia. Highs average in the lower to mid 50s, and lows average in the lower to mid 30s. The all-time record low is -1°F, on February 13, 1899. Snowfall occurs every two to three years on average, however, significant amounts only happen once every 10 years. On Christmas Eve of 1989, Crestview received over 3 inches of snow.
Vegetation here consists of typical Floridian vegetation as well as several deciduous species from further north. Some palm trees are found here, although only hardy ones, as well as types of dogwood, maple, hickory, and sweetgum. Some fall follage can be seen in November and December, and Spring blossoms occur from early March through May. Summer roughly lasts from early June to early September, and winter lasts from mid-December through mid-February.
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