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Pretty Bayou, FL
Census-designated place in Bay County, Florida.
Population
2,906
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,882
ZIP codes
0
Pretty Bayou and its ZIP codes
Pretty Bayou at a glance
- Pretty Bayou is about 4.5 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $85,208 a year, 14% more than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $298,900 (17% below Florida) and median rent is $1,749 a month.
Local data for Pretty Bayou, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pretty Bayou, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,208
Poverty rate
5.8%
Median home value
$298,900
Median rent
$1,749/mo
Homeownership
71.4%
Bachelor's or higher
48.6%
Median age
52.3
Average commute
22.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (297), German Americans (274), Scottish Americans (184).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bay County. PPP loans are for Pretty Bayou.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,560
83,251 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,101
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.3B
FY 2026, $13,269 per person
How people get to work
Pretty Bayou, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.8%
- Carpooled12.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home9.1%
Average one-way commute: 22.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pretty Bayou, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
802
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
13,382
17.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 45°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pretty Bayou, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.2%
U.S. 33.3% -4.1 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
10.2%
U.S. 12.8% -2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Pretty Bayou
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Grand LagoonCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 8.1 |
| Lynn HavenCity | 4.5 mi | 10.5 |
| Cedar GroveCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 3.8 |
| Lower Grand LagoonCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 2.1 |
| SpringfieldCity | 6.2 mi | 4.8 |
| SouthportCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.6 |
| ParkerCity | 8 mi | 1.9 |
| CallawayCity | 8.3 mi | 9.4 |
| Tyndall AFBCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 14.5 |
| Panama City BeachCity | 11 mi | 19.3 |
| Panama CityCity | 12 mi | 35.5 |
| Laguna BeachCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.5 |
| EbroTown | 19 mi | 4.7 |
| Mexico BeachCity | 25 mi | 2.4 |
| VernonCity | 29 mi | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pretty Bayou, FL in?
- Pretty Bayou is in Bay County, Florida.
- What is the population of Pretty Bayou, FL?
- About 2,906 people live in Pretty Bayou, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pretty Bayou?
- Nearby places include Upper Grand Lagoon (4.1 mi), Lynn Haven (4.5 mi), Cedar Grove (4.8 mi), Lower Grand Lagoon (4.9 mi), Springfield (6.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023