Palatka, Florida

Population 10,572

Palatka is located in Putnam County, FL. The population is 10,572, making Palatka the largest city in Putnam County.

There are 15 public schools in Palatka with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Palatka is moderate , and there are 96 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Palatka is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Palatka property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Palatka include East Palatka, Hastings and Pomona Park.

Palatka Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 22.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 63.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.7%

Crime Rate

53.07% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 191
  • Violent Crimes: 507
  • Robbery: 105
  • Burglary: 679
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

85.09% Higher than national avg.
  • 96 offenders in Palatka
  • 90.81 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

122 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 7
  • Registered Polluters: 10
  • Superfunds: 3
  • Tanks & Spills: 102

Unemployment

Moderate 4.0%
  • Florida unemployment average: 2.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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15 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 15 K-12 public schools in Palatka, FL and 4 private schools. Homefacts rates Palatka's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.
  • School District Rating
  • Putnam
4 Private Schools

Hillcrest Academy

Peniel Baptist Academy

Putnam Banner Private School System

River Christian Academy

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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7 Former Drug Labs view all

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1 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Palatka, FL issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Palatka, FL issued 8 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $970
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,160
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,390
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,800
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,280

Zip Codes

32131 32177 32178

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Environmental Hazards

122 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    Palatka, FL has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Palatka, FL is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.64 Average
    Palatka, FL is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 54.88°
  • February 58.82°
  • March 61.66°
  • April 69.68°
  • May 75.34°
  • June 80.31°
  • July 81.68°
  • August 81.86°
  • September 79.32°
  • October 71.32°
  • November 61.58°
  • December 58.3°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Palatka, FL

Earthquakes
Palatka, FL has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Palatka, FL has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Palatka, FL has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Palatka, FL has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Palatka, FL: $21,988

Unemployment

Unemployment in Palatka is 4.0%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 2.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 53.36%
White Collar - 46.64%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Rick Scott
  • Sen. Bill Nelson
  • Sen. Marco Rubio

City Representatives

  • Corrine Brown

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

10 Cemeteries view all

35 FCC Towers view all

3 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

3 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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