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Crestview, FL

Crestview is the largest city in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States. The population was 27,134 at the 2020 census, up from 20,978 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Okaloosa County. With an elevation of 235 feet (72 m) above sea level, it is one of the highest points in the state.

Crestview is a principal city of the Crestview—Fort Walton Beach—Destin, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. Crestview is located halfway between Destin and Pensacola. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.8 square miles (33 km²), of which 12.8 square miles (33 km²) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km²) (0.23%) is water.

Crestview was largely an outgrowth of the coming of railroad service to the west Panhandle of Florida. The Pensacola and Atlantic Railroad Company chartered in 1881, opened its line between Pensacola and Chattahoochee in January 1883. Soon two express passenger trains, the Atlantic Express and the Gulf Express, and a local accommodation train that stopped everywhere were in daily operation. The express took about six hours to make the run, the local, thirteen hours. When the railroad company was unable to cover the interest owed bondholders, the Louisville and Nashville Railroad covered the shortfalls until 1885, and then foreclosed, merging the route into their system as the L & N's Pensacola and Atlantic Division

Health and wellness are paramount in Crestview, with the North Okaloosa Medical Center serving as a comprehensive healthcare facility, offering a wide range of medical services to residents. Surrounded by natural beauty, Crestview provides numerous opportunities for outdoor activities. Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa provides massage therapy services such as hot stone massage, couples massage, aromatherapy massage, and prenatal massage. Elements Massage specializes in custom massages tailored to individual needs, focusing on therapeutic techniques to address specific issues like pain relief or stress reduction. Bliss Spa offers a range of massages including Swedish, deep tissue, and prenatal massages, as well as specialty treatments like their "Blissage" and "Betweeny" waxing services. The Salt Room offers unique salt therapy sessions along with massage services, combining the benefits of massage with halotherapy for respiratory and skin health. The Spa at PGA National Resort offers a variety of massages including Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, and aromatherapy massages, in addition to other spa treatments.

Top sites in Crestview, FL are Carver-Hill Museum, Emerald Coast Zoo, and Air Force Armament Museum.

Population: 30,727 (2024). ZIP codes: 32536, 32539. Area code: 850. Elevation: 236 ft (72 m). Area: 17.27 sq mi (44.74 km²).

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What is the history of Crestview, FL?

Crestview was largely an outgrowth of the coming of railroad service to the west Panhandle of Florida. The Pensacola and Atlantic Railroad Company chartered in 1881, opened its line between Pensacola and Chattahoochee in January 1883. Soon two express passenger trains, the Atlantic Express and the Gulf Express, and a local accommodation train that stopped everywhere were in daily operation. The express took about six hours to make the run, the local, thirteen hours.

What are the demographics of Crestview, FL?

As of the census of 2000, there were 14,766 people, 5,297 households, and 3,893 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,153.7 inhabitants per square mile (445.4/km²). There were 5,918 housing units at an average density of 462.4 per square mile (178.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 74.71% White, 18.41% African American, 0.60% Native American, 2.28% Asian, 0.15% Pacific Islander, 1.22% from other races, and 2.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.26% of the population. The population estimate for 2005 was 17,707 people.

Is Crestview, FL a military town?

Crestview and Okaloosa County is home to Eglin AFB, one of the largest military bases in the world. All five branches of the military have a connection to Eglin AFB and the Emerald Coast. Crestview is also home to Duke Field, which serves as the base for the  AF 919th Special Operations Wing and the US Army 7th Special Forces Group.

Sources

City of Crestview

Wikipedia

North Okaloosa Medical Center

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa

Elements Massage

Bliss Spa

The Salt Room

The Spa at PGA National Resort

Carver-Hill Museum

Emerald Coast Zoo

Air Force Armament Museum

Crestview Chamber

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