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Crime in Palatka summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Palatka. Key points include:
There were 433 total crimes in Palatka in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Palatka is 4,003.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Palatka is 268.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Palatka is 3,735.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Palatka is 88.90% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Palatka Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Palatka / 100k People |
Florida / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 433 | 4,003.3 | 1,687.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 29 | 268.1 | 267.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 3 | 27.7 | 38.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 25 | 231.1 | 197.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 404 | 3,735.2 | 1,420.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 22 | 203.4 | 152.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 371 | 3,430.1 | 1,144.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 11 | 101.7 | 123.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Palatka summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Palatka. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Florida. Key points include:
The cost of living in Palatka is 88 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Palatka is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Palatka is $206,962.
The median income in Palatka is $32,021.
Palatka's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Palatka Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Palatka | Florida | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 104 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 103 | 105 | 100 |
| Health | 52 | 99 | 100 |
| Housing | 104 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 111 | 109 | 100 |
| Utilities | 110 | 105 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Palatka, FL Weather
The average high in Palatka is 80.9° and the average low is 59.3°.
There are 76.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 52.6 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Palatka |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 80.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 59.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 52.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Palatka, FL Photos
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Palatka Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Palatka
The current population in Palatka is 10,650. The population has decreased 0.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,650 | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 10,558 | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 10,471 | 0.7% |
| 2021 | 10,399 | 0.1% |
| 2020 | 10,388 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 10,363 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 10,320 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 10,291 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 10,407 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 10,414 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 10,464 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 10,532 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 10,572 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 10,616 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 10,664 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Palatka
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Palatka is:
38.6% White with 4,109 White residents.
46.5% African American with 4,948 African American residents.
0.5% American Indian with 50 American Indian residents.
0.3% Asian with 32 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 6 Other residents.
5.1% Two Or More with 540 Two Or More residents.
9.1% Hispanic with 965 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Palatka | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 38.6% | 50.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 46.5% | 14.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.1% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 9.1% | 27.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Palatka
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Palatka is 55.8% female with 5,948 female residents.
Palatka is 44.2% male with 4,702 male residents.
| Gender | Palatka | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.8% | 50.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 44.2% | 49.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Palatka for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Palatka completed < 9th grade.
18.0% of adults in Palatka completed 9-12th grade.
37.0% of adults in Palatka completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Palatka completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Palatka completed associate's degree.
5.0% of adults in Palatka completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Palatka completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Palatka completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Palatka completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Palatka | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 18.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 37.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Palatka, Florida
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15.5% of households in Palatka earn Less than $10,000.
8.9% of households in Palatka earn $10,000 to $14,999.
15.9% of households in Palatka earn $15,000 to $24,999.
12.6% of households in Palatka earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.4% of households in Palatka earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.3% of households in Palatka earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.0% of households in Palatka earn $75,000 to $99,999.
8.0% of households in Palatka earn $100,000 to $149,999.
1.4% of households in Palatka earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.0% of households in Palatka earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Palatka | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 15.5% | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.9% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 15.9% | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.6% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.4% | 11.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.3% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.0% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.0% | 17.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.4% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.0% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
