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Living in DeFuniak Springs

The city had 23 schools in 2026. DeFuniak Springs, a city in the United States, had a population of 6,532 in July 2026. In July 2026, 48.6% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing. There were 153 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to DeFuniak Springs?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in DeFuniak Springs.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,024 per month, while the median home value was US$201,400 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 62.6%, and the vacancy rate was 9.64% in July 2026.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for DeFuniak Springs yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$1,024/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent48.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct9.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,709 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Median monthly rent900.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables17Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.7% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 273 people of 7,338 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$54,512 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in DeFuniak Springs is 15.3%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–20DeFuniak Springs 15.3%2 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd54,512 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct67.57 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct91.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct5.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct3.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct10.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary2,550 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)16Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,358 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov15Official
Unemployment rate15.31 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables17Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to DeFuniak Springs. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in DeFuniak Springs. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct83.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools23 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count10Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct23.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio7 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio9Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents153 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio9Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate2,908 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio9Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in DeFuniak Springs when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesDeFuniak Springs highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with DeFuniak Springs highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,195San Jose3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Violent crime per 100,000 residents417.9 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute26.1 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Nearest airportCEW3 Aug 2026OurAirports13Official
Distance to nearest airport39 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports13Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for DeFuniak Springs. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
Open official information
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in DeFuniak Springs.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
DeFuniak Springs average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND34°4°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
DeFuniak Springs average monthly precipitation, mm05010015020012812913210910118019117715391113138JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 16.83 · Feb 18.78 · Mar 22.61 · Apr 26.22 · May 30.22 · Jun 32.39 · Jul 33.5 · Aug 33 · Sep 31.28 · Oct 26.94 · Nov 21.83 · Dec 17.94 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information12Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 4.17 · Feb 6.33 · Mar 8.89 · Apr 12.22 · May 17.28 · Jun 21.22 · Jul 22.44 · Aug 22.06 · Sep 19.67 · Oct 14.11 · Nov 8.11 · Dec 5.44 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information12Official
Average temperature by monthJan 10.5 · Feb 12.56 · Mar 15.78 · Apr 19.22 · May 23.78 · Jun 26.83 · Jul 28 · Aug 27.5 · Sep 25.44 · Oct 20.5 · Nov 14.94 · Dec 11.72 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information12Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 128 · Feb 128.8 · Mar 131.6 · Apr 109.2 · May 101.3 · Jun 180.3 · Jul 190.5 · Aug 176.5 · Sep 153.4 · Oct 90.93 · Nov 112.5 · Dec 138.4 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information12Official
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M332.6 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M39.09 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm1,330 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul28.02 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature19.97 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan12.76 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Mims7,336 residentsNorthport7,336 residentsCameron7,341 residentsWest Point7,341 residentsBloomfield7,335 residentsCreston7,335 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
DeFuniak Springs residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport96.3%Foreign residents 3.7%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share3.35 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents273 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables17Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density199.4 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population7,338 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program14Official

Is DeFuniak Springs a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker49%strong on work, weak on safety · range 38–60%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 54–74%
Student51%strong on education, weak on work · range 39–63%
Family55%strong on family, weak on cost · range 41–69%
Retirement47%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 33–61%
Foreign residents273 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population7,338 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent48.61 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent900.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,709 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary2,550 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd201,400 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes62.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour60.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad4.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct0.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct3.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct55.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct70.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct25.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct16.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct92.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus2,485 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct9.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct81.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around DeFuniak Springs?

The median gross salary is 3,358 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in DeFuniak Springs?

The unemployment rate is 15.31 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How many people live in DeFuniak Springs?

The published population is 7,338 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in DeFuniak Springs?

273 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is DeFuniak Springs a good place to live?

DeFuniak Springs may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  8. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  10. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  4. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  5. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  6. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  7. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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