Panama City, Florida
Panama City is a city of 34,979 people in Bay County, Florida, founded in 1909.
Why visit Panama City
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 4 parks and trails and 11 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Schmidt-Godert Farm.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 43°F.
Weather in Panama City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Panama City
Panama City is a city in and the county seat of Bay County, Florida, United States. Located along U.S. Route 98, it is the largest city between Tallahassee and Pensacola. It is the most populous city in Bay County and a principal city of the Panama City–Panama City Beach, Florida metropolitan statistical area, which has a population around 200,534. According to the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 32,939 (excluding Panama City Beach).
From the Wikipedia article Panama City, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Schmidt-Godert Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.7 mi
Panama City, Florida, NRHP-listed
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes11
San Marcos Mexican Grills
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.3 mi
4519 Lindsey Crossing, Panama City
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Hungry Howie's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.8 mi
5805 US-231, Panama City
Mo-Th,Su 10:30-22:55; Fr-Sa 10:30-23:55
Marco's Pizza
Fast food · Pizza · 3.3 mi
4603 Lindsey Crossing, Panama City
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 3.3 mi
4530 County Rd 390, Panama City
Mo-Su 05:00-23:00
Churches and places of worship4
Aldersgate United Methodist
Church · Methodist · 2.1 mi
7225 US 231, Panama City
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries6
North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School
School · 3.9 mi
1 Buccaneer Dr, Panama City
Tommy Smith Elementary School
School · 2.0 mi
5044 Tommy Smith Drive, Panama City
Healthcare1
Map of Panama City
38 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°F | 43°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 67°F | 46°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 73°F | 52°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 58°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 85°F | 66°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 73°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 75°F | 7.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 75°F | 7.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 71°F | 7.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 82°F | 61°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 73°F | 50°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 66°F | 45°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Panama City 5N (8 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
Bay County has had 36 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
Tyndall Air Force Base (PAM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Lynn Haven 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Springfield 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Cedar Grove 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Callaway 8 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Parker 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Pretty Bayou 10 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Upper Grand Lagoon 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
- Lower Grand Lagoon 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Panama City Beach 21 mi west, about 33 min by car
- Mexico Beach 22 mi south, about 35 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, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Panama City FL City Hall, Balon Greyjoy, CC0
- Panama City FL Schmidt-Godert Farm house01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
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