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Chipley, FL
City in Washington County, Florida.
Population
3,683
Land area
4.4sq mi
People per sq mi
837
ZIP codes
0
Chipley and its ZIP codes
Chipley at a glance
- Chipley is about 2 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $46,193, 38% below the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $143,700 (60% below Florida) and median rent is $761 a month.
Local data for Chipley, FL
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools6
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks6
- Post Offices1
- Parks4
- Grocery Stores6
- Restaurants42
- Affordable Housing1
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Historic Places2
Housing and community stats
Chipley, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,193
Poverty rate
12.7%
Median home value
$143,700
Median rent
$761/mo
Homeownership
65.7%
Bachelor's or higher
17.1%
Median age
37.9
Average commute
30.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (92), French Americans (84), Cuban Americans (76).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Chipley.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,423
6,397 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$39,973
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$208M
FY 2026, $8,227 per person
How people get to work
Chipley, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.5%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 30.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chipley, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
411
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
117
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 39°F
60.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chipley, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.4%
U.S. 11.1% +3.3 pts
Cities near Chipley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BonifayCity | 8.4 mi | 4.7 |
| WausauTown | 9.9 mi | 1.2 |
| CottondaleTown | 10 mi | 3.3 |
| AlfordTown | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| Jacob CityCity | 11 mi | 3 |
| GracevilleCity | 13 mi | 4.3 |
| VernonCity | 14 mi | 4.8 |
| CampbelltonTown | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| NomaTown | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| EstoTown | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| CaryvilleTown | 16 mi | 3 |
| MariannaCity | 18 mi | 18.6 |
| WestvilleTown | 18 mi | 7.2 |
| Madrid, ALTown | 20 mi | 1.7 |
| Black, ALTown | 20 mi | 4.1 |
| Slocomb, ALCity | 23 mi | 9.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chipley, FL in?
- Chipley is in Washington County, Florida.
- What is the population of Chipley, FL?
- About 3,683 people live in Chipley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chipley?
- Nearby places include Bonifay (8.4 mi), Wausau (9.9 mi), Cottondale (10 mi), Alford (10 mi), Jacob City (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023