Business
Historic DeFuniak Springs, FL is located on the Florida Panhandle halfway between Tallahassee and Pensacola off I-10 (Exit 85) and along US 331 North. The City is the county seat of Walton County, FL. Federal and State Government in 2018 widened US 331 to 4 lanes enhancing economic growth providing commercial traffic and improving accessibility to new business. Federal and state grants are enhancing the expansion of the DeFuniak Springs Municipal Airport which has an industrial park (a Gulf Power-certified site.)
Designations
- HUB zone designation (About)
- Florida Main Street Community (2017)
- Rural Area of Opportunity (About)
- Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI) Eligible County.
- Community Redevelopment Agency CRA)
- Opportunity Zone (About) (Map)
Shipping/Freight
- Rail spur within 5 miles from the center of town
- Federal Express ground distribution center within 10 miles from the center of town
Higher Education & Training
Public Schools
- Walton County High School
- Walton County Middle School
- West DeFuniak Elementary School
- Maude Saunders Elementary School
Utilities & Infrastructure
- Municipal Sewer, Water, and Natural Gas
- Upgraded gas system along US 331 from the center of town to 3 miles south.
- Municipal Airport
Site Development Opportunities & Benefits
- Available land for development along the newly widened US 331
- Airport Industrial Park (Gulf Power Certified Site)
- Expedited plan review (Ordinance)