Jacob CityFL
A town of 230, settled in 1990.
Is Jacob City a good place to live?
1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Jacob City, below both Florida’s towns (31%) and U.S. towns (29%). Only 5 of the 639 Florida towns we compare have a lower January low than Jacob City. Jacob City has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
230 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Jacob City: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Jacob City, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 17, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Jacob City.
Very high risk in Jacob City, with hurricanes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 80% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Jacob City stands out in Florida and nationally: the median household income there is lower
Jacob City’s median household income is $38,000, below both the Florida town median ($73,000) and the median of U.S. towns ($80,000). 20% of residents live below the poverty line in Jacob City. Most working residents leave Jacob City for work: only 0% work in town.
| Jacob City | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 20% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $38,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Jacob City has mild winters and hot summers
Jacob City has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. Jacob City’s July high is 92°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
More of Jacob City’s adults have obesity than in the typical Florida or U.S. town
46% of Jacob City adults have obesity. Of the 637 Florida towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Jacob City. 55% of Jacob City adults have high blood pressure.
| Jacob City | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 20% | 19% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 32% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 13% | 12% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 25% | 25% |
| What stands out | Jacob City | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 9.1% | 14.6% |
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 7.1% | 9.1% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 33.7% | 16.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Jacob City
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Jacob City
About 1 of every 100 Jacob City residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Florida.
100% of working residents leave Jacob City for work
Where Jacob City’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Jacob City
City in Florida, United States
Jacob City is a city in Jackson County, Florida, United States. The city is population is predominantly African American, and located on the Florida Panhandle in North Florida. The population was 217 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 3.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 154 ft
- Area code
- 850
Questions about Jacob City
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Jacob City, FL a good place to live?
Jacob City has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.