Crestview, Florida

Crestview, Florida
City of Crestview
Okaloosa County's Courthouse (built 2018-2019)
Okaloosa County's Courthouse (built 2018-2019)
Location in Okaloosa County and the state of Florida
Location in Okaloosa County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 30°45′15″N 86°34′22″W / 30.75417°N 86.57278°W / 30.75417; -86.57278
Country United States
State Florida
CountyOkaloosa
Incorporated1916[1]
Government
 • TypeCouncil-Manager[2]
 • MayorJB Whitten
 • Mayor Pro TemDouglas Capps
 • Council MembersJoe Blocker,
Andrew Rencich,
Cynthia Brown, and
Ryan Bullard
 • City ManagerTim Bolduc
 • City ClerkMaryanne Girard
Area
 • Total17.27 sq mi (44.74 km2)
 • Land17.03 sq mi (44.11 km2)
 • Water0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2)
Elevation
236 ft (72 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total27,134
 • Density1,593.12/sq mi (615.12/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
32536, 32539
Area code850
FIPS code12-15475[4]
GNIS feature ID0281044[5]
Websitewww.cityofcrestview.org
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Crestview is the largest city, and county seat[6] ofOkaloosa County, Florida. The population was 27,134 at the 2020 census, up from 20,978 at the 2010 census. With an elevation of 235 feet (72 m) above sea level, it is one of the highest points in the state.

Crestview is a principal city of the Crestview—Fort Walton BeachDestin, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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  3. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  4. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  6. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.