Chipley, Florida
Chipley is a city of 3,683 people in Washington County, Florida, founded in 1882.
Why visit Chipley
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 15 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Old Chipley City Hall and South Third Street Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 39°F.
Weather in Chipley
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Chipley
Chipley is a city in and the county seat of Washington County, Florida, United States, located between Tallahassee and Pensacola. Its population was 3,660 in the 2020 census, up from 3,605 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Panama City, Florida metropolitan area. The area is served by Chipley High School.
From the Wikipedia article Chipley, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks4
Old Chipley City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Former municipal building in Florida, United States of America
South Third Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Washington County, Florida
Woman's Club of Chipley
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Building in the United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes15
Arby's
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.6 mi
1600 Main Street, Chipley
Mo-We 10:00-23:00; Th-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-23:00
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 1.5 mi
1588 Main Street, Chipley
Mo-Th 06:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:30-23:00; Su 08:00-22:00
3 more on the map.
History
The community was originally called "Orange" when it was settled in 1882, but it was later renamed "Chipley", after William Dudley Chipley, who was president of the Pensacola and Atlantic Railroad and a Florida state senator from 1895 to 1897.
The City of Chipley was officially incorporated as a municipality in 1901.
During the cold snap of January 1985, a temperature of 2 °F (−17 °C) was recorded at one of the city's golf courses, making it the second-coldest Florida temperature ever recorded and the lowest January reading for the state.
From the History section of Chipley, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave)
School · 1.3 mi
934 Tiger Loop, Chipley
Washington Institute For Specialized Education
School · 0.5 mi
680 2Nd St, Chipley
Healthcare1
Map of Chipley
48 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°F | 39°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 67°F | 41°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 74°F | 47°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 80°F | 53°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 88°F | 62°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 70°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 72°F | 7.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 72°F | 6.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 67°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 82°F | 56°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 72°F | 46°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 66°F | 41°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chipley (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Washington County has had 30 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-27: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 32 miles away.
- Bonifay 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Hartford 24 mi north, about 39 min by car
- Rehobeth 25 mi north, about 40 min by car
- Geneva 27 mi northwest, about 44 min by car
- Taylor 27 mi north, about 44 min by car
- Dothan 33 mi north, about 52 min by car
- Cowarts 33 mi northeast, about 53 min by car
- Ashford 34 mi northeast, about 54 min by car
- Panama City 37 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Lynn Haven 38 mi south, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- FLA Washington Cty Crths01, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Queen Ann Victorian style house on 3rd st., Wbrettbutler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chipley City Hall02, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Chipley Woman's Club01a, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
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