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Panacea, FL
Census-designated place in Wakulla County, Florida.
Population
894
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
536
ZIP codes
0
Panacea and its ZIP codes
Panacea at a glance
- Panacea is 28% denser than Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $37,983 a year, 49% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $105,600 (71% below Florida) and median rent is $959 a month.
Local data for Panacea, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Panacea, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,983
Poverty rate
5.7%
Median home value
$105,600
Median rent
$959/mo
Homeownership
48.9%
Bachelor's or higher
22.1%
Median age
56.1
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (51), German Americans (41), French Americans (9).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wakulla County. PPP loans are for Panacea.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,445
6,714 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,224
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$237M
FY 2026, $7,012 per person
How people get to work
Panacea, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone54.1%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked20.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other25.1%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Panacea, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
605
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,131
8.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 39°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Panacea, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.0%
U.S. 33.3% +9.7 pts
Diabetes
18.4%
U.S. 12.1% +6.3 pts
Smoking
20.4%
U.S. 12.8% +7.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities near Panacea
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SopchoppyCity | 5.7 mi | 1.7 |
| CrawfordvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.6 |
| St. MarksCity | 15 mi | 2 |
| CarrabelleCity | 20 mi | 4.8 |
| WoodvilleCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 8.4 |
| Fort BradenCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 4.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Panacea, FL in?
- Panacea is in Wakulla County, Florida.
- What is the population of Panacea, FL?
- About 894 people live in Panacea, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Panacea?
- Nearby places include Sopchoppy (5.7 mi), Crawfordville (12 mi), St. Marks (15 mi), Carrabelle (20 mi), Woodville (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023