There are 6 independent living communities serving Defuniak Springs, Florida. This includes 1 community in Defuniak Springs and 5 nearby. Independent living costs in Florida range from around $16 to $145 daily, with an average expense running approximately $55. The per month expense averages around $1,650 and ranges between $467 and $4,356. On a yearly basis, the mean cost is around $19,800, which is below the nationwide average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Defuniak Springs range from around $1,320 per month up to $2,695 per month, with a median cost of around $1,939 per month. This equates to an annual cost of $23,265.
Defuniak Springs is a small city in the State of Florida. It is located within Walton County. While the surrounding statistical area includes 765,362 residents, there are 22,676 within the city limits. Residents who are 55 and over compose approximately 28% of the total community.
Defuniak Springs has an average SeniorScore™ of 64. The median housing price in the city is $157,500, which is relatively less than the state average of $208,500. Defuniak Springs also has a high unemployment rate of roughly 12.88%. The city's median household income is $36,000 ($19,000 on a per capita basis), versus an average of $40,000 for the state of Florida.
Defuniak Springs has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and very balmy summers. The area receives very heavy amounts of rain annually. Defuniak Springs has average air quality ratings in relation to other cities in the United States.