Livability Score

57
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (6) F
Putnam Lanes
Bowling Alley
David Browning Railroad Museum
Museum
Gem City Cottage LLC.
Art Gallery
Larimer Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Saint Johns River Center
Museum
Bronson Mulholland House
Museum
Food and Drink (21) C+
Taco Bell
Fast Food
ABC Liquors
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Krystal
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Salsas Cocina
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Captain D's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
386 Nutrition
Fast Food
Hungry Howie's
Fast Food
Checkers
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Slice Pizza
Fast Food
GameStop
Sweets
Steamboat Willie's
Bar
Uncork & Unwind Craft Beer and Wine Lounge
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Publix
Grocery Store
Winn-Dixie
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (13) F
Shaw Buck Park
Park
Bryan Park
Park
Moseley Ball Park
Park
River Street Park
Park
Ravine Gardens State Park
Park
Rotary Park
Park
Booker Park
Park
Fred Green Park
Park
Palatka Playground
Park
Riverfront Park
Park
Mulholland Park
Park
Elgin Grove Boat Ramp
Park
East Palatka County Park
Park
Shops (25) C+
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Petsense
Pets
Five Below
Discount Store
Farmers Home Furniture
Furniture
T-Mobile
Electronics
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
Discount Store
Roses
Discount Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
C V Discount
Convenience Store
EZ Food Mart
Convenience Store
Elgin Watches
Fashion
Gullet Tile
Furniture
Elsie Bell's Antique Mall
Furniture
Boopty Lu Boutiqe
Clothing
Skin Retreat
Beauty
The Gypsy Palace Antiques
Furniture
Computer Guys
Electronics
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Camille's Florist
Florist
Love Your Pet Grooming
Pets
Nicole's Salon
Hairdresser
Lady Bug's Gift Shoppe & Home Decor
Gift Shop
Hagan Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
RaceWay
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Palatka.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Palatka
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.1% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Palatka is 81/100 - which is 17% lower than Florida.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime F

Palatka crime rates are 4,029 per 100k, which is 121% higher than Florida
Property Crime
3,463 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
566 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in Palatka is $27,143 - which is 44% lower than Florida.
Med. Household Income
$27,143 F
Unemployment Rate
4.2% D
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Palatka Police Department
Police
Kay Larking Airport Fire Station
Fire Station
Palatka Police Department
Police
Putnam County Sheriff's Office
Police
Putnam Community Medical Center
Hospital
Florida Cancer Specialist
Doctor
Putnam Cancer Specialist
Doctor
Francis Volunteer Fire Department Station 22
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing B+

Palatka home prices are $74,600 - which is 55% lower than Florida
Home Price
$74,600 F
Home Appreciation Rate
-2% C-
Home Affordability
2.7x (home price to income ratio) A
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schools C-

The Palatka graduation rate is 70% - which is 16% lower than Florida
School Test Scores
42% F
High School Grad. Rates
70% D-
Elementary Schools (16) A+
River Christian Academy
Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences
Mellon Elementary School
William D. Moseley Elementary School
Hillcrest Academy
C. L. Overturf Jr 6Th Grade Center
James A. Long Elementary School
Putnam Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
Putnam Virtual Franchise
Putnam Virtual Instruction Program
Putnam County Exceptional Education
Eleanor H. Miller School
The Children'S Reading Center
Kelley Smith Elementary School
Peniel Baptist Academy
High Schools (9) D-
Palatka High School
Hillcrest Academy
Putnam Edge High School
Putnam Virtual Franchise
Putnam Banner Private School System- Inc
Putnam County Exceptional Education
Eleanor H. Miller School
Peniel Baptist Academy
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ratings F

Palatka has an overall rating of 19% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes C
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Great Area 0 rating By Clands ( Mar 14, 2016) Beautiful community located on the St. Johns River. Great opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast, great dining options, and centrally located between Gainesville, Jacksonville, Ocala, and St. Augustine. Awesome Place. ...Read More Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Palatka? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Shaw Buck Park
      Bryan Park
      Moseley Ball Park
      River Street Park
      Ravine Gardens State Park
      Rotary Park
      Booker Park
      Fred Green Park

      Entertainment

      Putnam Lanes
      David Browning Railroad Museum
      Gem City Cottage LLC.
      Larimer Arts Center
      Saint Johns River Center
      Bronson Mulholland House

      Food & Drink

      Taco Bell
      ABC Liquors
      McDonald's
      Burger King
      Subway
      Zaxby's
      Krystal
      Firehouse Subs

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Palatka? Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Palatka.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Palatka? The cost of living in Palatka is 81/100 - which is 17% lower than Florida.
      Palatka
      81

      19% less expensive than average

      Florida
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Palatka? Palatka crime rates are 4,029, which are 121% higher than Florida
      Total Crime
      4,029 per 100k people

      73% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 25

      73% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -31%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Palatka? The median income in Palatka is $27,143 which is 44% lower than Florida.
      Median household income
      $27,14351% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $17,28042% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      9% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Palatka a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Putnam Community Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Florida Cancer Specialist
      Putnam Cancer Specialist

      B+ Housing

      What are Palatka home prices? Palatka home prices are $74,600 - which is 55% lower than Florida
      Median home value
      $74,60060% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $76320% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      50%

      22% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Palatka have good schools? The Palatka graduation rate is 70% - which is 16% lower than Florida
      High school grad. rates
      70%

      16% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      42%

      12% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      5% higher than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Palatka a good place to live? Palatka has an overall rating of 19% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      19%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      0%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      62%

      8 total surveys

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