Lynn Haven, FL

Census place 1241825 · pop 20,081

D55/ 100
😐 Meh
C
in FL
📍 Florida ranks #29 of 50 states →
🏆 Inequality0.38 · top 11%
🚽 Growth-4.1% · bottom 10%
Taxes
0.59% property · US 0.99%6.98% sales · US 7.00%None income · US 4.63%

Sales & income are statewide.

The breakdown — worst first

Population growth (5yr)-4.1%10

U.S. median +2.4% · worse than most cities

-4.1% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?

Natural disaster riskCounty-level97/10021

U.S. median 77/100 · worse than most cities

97/100 FEMA risk (higher = riskier) · FEMA National Risk Index — wildfire, flood, earthquake, heat and more. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Air quality (AQI)County-level47 AQI33

U.S. median 42 AQI · worse than most cities

47 median AQI · Median air quality index — lower is cleaner air. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Uninsured adults11.2%36

U.S. median 9.3% · worse than most cities

11.2% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.

Rent$1,921/mo39

U.S. median $1,756/mo · worse than most cities

$1,921/mo typical rent · Typical monthly rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types).

Housing cost$320,00043

U.S. median $214,900 · worse than most cities

$320,000 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.

Poor mental health17.6%43

U.S. median 17.4% · worse than most cities

17.6% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).

Commute time25 min43

U.S. median 24 min · worse than most cities

25 min average one-way commute · Average one-way commute to work, in minutes.

Adult smoking13.5%48

U.S. median 14.6% · worse than most cities

13.5% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.

Homeownership64.4%52

U.S. median 67.2% · better than most cities

64.4% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.

Median household income$80,97357

U.S. median $67,857 · better than most cities

$80,973 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.

Bachelor's degree or higher35.5%61

U.S. median 24.3% · better than most cities

35.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.

Physical inactivity23.0%62

U.S. median 26.5% · better than most cities

23.0% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.

Violent crime rate142/100k62

U.S. median 152/100k · better than most cities

142 violent crimes per 100k · Violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) per 100,000 residents.

Unhealthy air daysCounty-level1 days62

U.S. median 1 days · better than most cities

1 unhealthy-air days per year · Days per year with unhealthy air (AQI above 100). Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Unemployment rateCounty-level3.3%67

U.S. median 3.6% · better than most cities

3.3% unemployment · Share of the labor force out of work. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Adult obesity31.8%68

U.S. median 36.5% · better than most cities

31.8% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).

Broadband access94.5%74

U.S. median 90.0% · better than most cities

94.5% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Property crime rate643/100k78

U.S. median 964/100k · better than most cities

643 property crimes per 100k · Burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson per 100,000 residents.

Poverty rate6.5%78

U.S. median 12.1% · better than most cities

6.5% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.

Property-tax burden0.59%84

U.S. median 0.99% · better than most cities

0.59% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.

Income inequality0.3889

U.S. median 0.43 · better than most cities

Gini 0.38 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).

Frequently asked

Is Lynn Haven, FL a good place to live?
By the numbers, Lynn Haven scores 55/100 — a D (Meh) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 22 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is income inequality and its weakest is population growth (5yr). Florida overall ranks #29 of 50 states. Whether it's "good" depends on what you value — re-weight the factors to score it your way.
How safe is Lynn Haven, FL?
Lynn Haven reports 142 violent crimes per 100k and 643 property crimes per 100k — better than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
Is Lynn Haven, FL expensive to live in?
Lynn Haven has a median home value of $320,000 and typical rent around $1,921/mo — pricier than most U.S. cities.
What's the biggest downside of living in Lynn Haven, FL?
Its weakest measured area is population growth (5yr) (-4.1%) — 10/100, worse than most U.S. cities.
What is Lynn Haven, FL best at?
Its strongest measured area is income inequality (0.38) — 89/100, better than most U.S. cities.

Sources: U.S. Census (ACS), CDC PLACES, FBI Crime Data Explorer, BLS, EPA AirData, FEMA National Risk Index, and Zillow.