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Palatka, FL
City in Putnam County, Florida.
Population
10,650
Land area
9.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,081
ZIP codes
0
Palatka and its ZIP codes
Palatka at a glance
- Palatka is about 2.6 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $32,021 a year, 57% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $150,500 (58% below Florida) and median rent is $901 a month.
Local data for Palatka, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Palatka, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$32,021
Poverty rate
37.3%
Median home value
$150,500
Median rent
$901/mo
Homeownership
50.8%
Bachelor's or higher
10.7%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (650), Puerto Ricans (522), Mexican Americans (333).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Putnam County. PPP loans are for Palatka.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,849
17,617 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,968
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$629M
FY 2026, $8,578 per person
How people get to work
Palatka, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.4%
- Carpooled14.1%
- Public transit2.3%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Palatka, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
596
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,038
2.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 47°F
51.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Palatka, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
20.2%
U.S. 12.1% +8.1 pts
Smoking
23.3%
U.S. 12.8% +10.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.4%
U.S. 11.1% +8.3 pts
Cities near Palatka
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East PalatkaCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 3.2 |
| HastingsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.2 |
| Pomona ParkTown | 10 mi | 3 |
| Flagler EstatesCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 11.8 |
| WelakaTown | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| InterlachenTown | 16 mi | 6.1 |
| Crescent CityCity | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| Lake KerrCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 9.9 |
| SevilleCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 7.1 |
| St. Augustine ShoresCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 4.4 |
| Green Cove SpringsCity | 24 mi | 8.6 |
| World Golf VillageCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 27 |
| St. Augustine SouthCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.6 |
| Crescent BeachCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.4 |
| Butler BeachCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.5 |
| BunnellCity | 25 mi | 136.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Palatka, FL in?
- Palatka is in Putnam County, Florida.
- What is the population of Palatka, FL?
- About 10,650 people live in Palatka, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Palatka?
- Nearby places include East Palatka (2.7 mi), Hastings (10 mi), Pomona Park (10 mi), Flagler Estates (11 mi), Welaka (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023