Okaloosa County Map, Florida
Explore the definitive interactive map and reference guide to Okaloosa County, Florida. With a population of 211,668 living across 930 square miles of land, Okaloosa County is one of 15 counties in the Northwest Florida region. The county seat is Crestview, and the county carries the FIPS identifier 12091 in U.S. Census and USGS datasets.
Okaloosa stretches from the Alabama border to the Emerald Coast, containing the resort city of Destin and Eglin Air Force Base — the largest Air Force installation in the world by land area.
Okaloosa County at a glance
A concise reference summary of Okaloosa County's key statistics — useful for research, real estate, relocation, travel planning, GIS workflows, journalism, and civics education.
- Official name
- Okaloosa County
- County seat
- Crestview
- FIPS code
- 12091
- Region
- Northwest Florida
- Established
- 1915
- Named for
- A Choctaw word thought to mean 'black water' — the Blackwater River.
- Land area
- 930 sq mi
- Water area
- 143 sq mi
- Total area
- 1,073 sq mi
- Population (2020)
- 211,668
- Population density
- 228 / sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time
Where is Okaloosa County, Florida?
Okaloosa County is located in the Northwest Florida region of Florida, one of 67 counties that make up the state. Its county seat, Crestview, is the administrative hub — home to the courthouse, county commission chambers, tax collector, property appraiser, supervisor of elections, and clerk of the circuit court.
The county spans a total of 1,073 square miles — 930 of land and 143 of water — and operates on Central Time. Federal agencies including the U.S. Census Bureau, USGS, and FEMA reference the county by its FIPS code, 12091, in datasets, boundary files, and hazard mapping.
Okaloosa County shares borders with 3 neighboring counties: Walton County, Holmes County, Santa Rosa County. Use the interactive map above to explore where those boundaries meet or jump directly to any neighboring county page for a side-by-side comparison.
Okaloosa County geography & landscape
The Emerald Coast beaches, Choctawhatchee Bay, the Yellow River, and vast pine flatwoods on Eglin's reservation land.
The county's overall footprint — 930 square miles of land plus 143 square miles of water — places it in the mid-range of Florida's 67 counties by area. Elevation across most of Florida is modest, and land-use, drainage basins, and habitat corridors defined by state and federal agencies (Florida Department of Environmental Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and the Water Management Districts) shape how growth and conservation coexist here.
Economy & industry in Okaloosa County
U.S. Air Force (Eglin, Hurlburt Field), defense contracting, tourism (Destin/Fort Walton Beach), and health care.
Employment, tax base, and land use in Okaloosa County reflect its location in Northwest Florida and its position in the state's middle tier of population. Economic development authorities, chambers of commerce, and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity publish updated employer and workforce data for the county on their portals.
History of Okaloosa County
Split from Santa Rosa and Walton counties in 1915. Eglin AFB, established 1935, has shaped nearly all subsequent development.
Established in 1915, Okaloosa County is one of Florida's modern counties. Its boundaries, seat, and government have evolved through territorial, statehood, Reconstruction, and modern eras — a lineage documented by the Florida Historical Society, the State Archives of Florida, and the Okaloosa County Historical Commission or equivalent local body.
Tourism & things to do in Okaloosa County
Destin harbor, HarborWalk Village, Henderson Beach State Park, Air Force Armament Museum, and Gulfarium.
Whether you're planning a weekend trip, a longer stay, or a day drive from a neighboring county, Okaloosa County offers a mix of natural, cultural, and community attractions tied to its Northwest Florida identity. For the latest hours, admission fees, and seasonal events, check the county's official tourism development council and the Florida State Parks portal (floridastateparks.org).
Cities, towns & communities in Okaloosa County
Okaloosa County contains the following incorporated cities, towns, and notable census-designated places. Each municipality provides local services, zoning, and police protection within the broader county jurisdiction. Use the ZIP code lookupto jump between Florida counties instantly.
Getting to Okaloosa County
Access routes and regional transportation infrastructure serving Okaloosa County.
- I-10
- US-98
- US-90
- SR-85
- Mid-Bay Bridge
- Destin–Fort Walton Beach (VPS)
- Destin Executive (DTS)
Okaloosa County GIS, parcel & boundary data
Okaloosa County's authoritative boundary lines, parcel data, zoning layers, flood zones, and land-use inventories are maintained by county government and state agencies. Use the official links in the sidebar for parcel lookups, appraiser searches, and record requests. For statewide GIS, the Florida Geographic Data Library (FGDL) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection publish downloadable layers keyed to FIPS 12091.
You can download this county's outline as SVG, PNG, or a printable PDF factsheet using the export tools in the sidebar — perfect for reports, presentations, classroom handouts, or planning documents.
Frequently asked about Okaloosa County
Population figures reflect the U.S. Census Bureau 2020 decennial count with ACS 5-year updates where noted. Land and water areas come from the U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line boundary files. Highway designations use Florida Department of Transportation route inventories. County establishment dates and namesakes are drawn from the Florida Association of Counties and State Archives of Florida. See our methodology page.
Nearby Florida counties
Counties that share a border with Okaloosa County. Click any to view its map, seat, cities, and full guide.