Freeport, Florida
Freeport is a city of 6,689 people in Walton County, Florida, founded in 1830.
Why visit Freeport
Townapedia lists 4 parks and trails and 7 places to eat in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 40°F.
Weather in Freeport
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Freeport
Freeport is a city in Walton County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Crestview–Fort Walton Beach–Destin, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Freeport had a population of 5,861, up from 1,787 at the 2010 census. Freeport is one of the fastest growing cities in Florida.
From the Wikipedia article Freeport, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes7
Rivero's Street
Fast food · Venezuelan · 1.9 mi
30 Lowery Road, Freeport
Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su-Th 11:00-22:00
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast food · Ice Cream, Burger · 0.9 mi
16380 US Highway 331 South, Freeport
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping1
History
Freeport is said to have been established circa 1830. It was called Freeport due to an absence of fees to use the dock ('free port') at the junction of Four Mile Creek and Lafayette Creek.
Historically, the economy of Freeport was largely dependent on the local timber industry through sawmills and logging, as well as the processing of turpentine.
After the introduction of the railroad in Defuniak Springs, Freeport lost its position as the economic powerhouse in Walton County. Today it has a sizeable population of people who serve at Eglin AFB.
From the History section of Freeport, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Map of Freeport
24 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 40°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 66°F | 43°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 73°F | 48°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 54°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 86°F | 63°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 70°F | 7.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 72°F | 7.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 72°F | 7.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 67°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 57°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 71°F | 47°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 64°F | 42°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for De Funiak Springs 1 E Hcn (16 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
Walton County has had 31 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
Destin Executive Airport (DSI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- DeFuniak Springs 14 mi north, about 23 min by car
- Niceville 20 mi west, about 33 min by car
- Destin 21 mi west, about 34 min by car
- Panama City Beach 24 mi southeast, about 38 min by car
- Eglin AFB 25 mi west, about 41 min by car
- Fort Walton Beach 30 mi west, about 48 min by car
- Wright 31 mi west, about 49 min by car
- Upper Grand Lagoon 31 mi southeast, about 51 min by car
- Crestview 32 mi northwest, about 51 min by car
- Lynn Haven 35 mi southeast, about 56 min 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Freeport City Hall, Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Advance Auto Parts, Freeport, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- O'Reilly Auto Parts, Freeport, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Family Dollar, Freeport, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Circle K, Freeport, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pizza Hut, Freeport, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Granny & Son, Freeport, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Exxon, Freeport, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cash's Lounge, Freeport, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shell at US-331 and FL-20, Freeport, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cash's Lounge at US331 and FL20, Freeport, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Waffle House at The Shoppes at Freeport, Freeport, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ace Hardware at The Shoppes at Freeport, Freeport, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dairy Queen at The Shoppes at Freeport, Freeport, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McDonald's, Freeport, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CEFCO on US331 in Freeport, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Publix at The Shoppes at Freeport, Freeport, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shoppes at Freeport small shops, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The First Bank at The Shoppes at Freeport, Freeport, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Taco Bell at Marquis Crossings, Freeport, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Traffic light at FL20 and US331, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- ISS042-E-300549 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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