Holmes County

A Nature-Lover’s Delight

Holmes County may not be the largest county, but it is not the smallest either with a population of just over 20,000. Located along the Alabama border, this charming, rural county is a draw for nature lovers and hunters alike. The county’s population of wild turkeys makes it a great place for hunting season and multiple events throughout the year like the annual Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo give it a great sense of community. From a historic mansion in Bonifay to one of the largest diving springs in the state of Florida, there certainly is no place like Holmes County.

Quick Links / Downloads

21,000 County population

$118K Median cost of home Best Places

470+ Businesses Florida’s Great Northwest

40 Minutes north of the Emerald Coast is the “Green Gateway to the Beaches”

Outdoors
Events
Quality of Life

Outdoors

A Breath of Fresh Air

Get ready to dive, hike and savor the beauty across five cities and unincorporated communities in Holmes County. Ponce de Leon State Park, named after the explorer who led the first expedition to Florida in 1513, offers picturesque walking trails, horseback riding and boating.

Vortex Springs near Ponce de Leon is one of the largest diving facilities in Florida, offering camping, cave diving certification, multiple slides and swings to satisfy the thrill seeker in you.

Events

Never a Dull Moment

Holmes County is a community that constantly reaches for greatness while celebrating its wins in the form of events and festivals throughout the year. Bonifay’s Down Home Street Festival kicks of spring with a car show, street vendors and food trucks. Enjoy the Panhandle Patriotic Celebration — a community-driven July 4^th festival with free food, kid-friendly activities and a jaw-dropping fireworks show. And you can’t forget about the 60-year-running All Night Sing and the 75-year-running Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo — a week-long event that brings thousands of spectators to Holmes County.

Quality of Life

A Sweet Deal

Holmes County is on the precipice of greatness, with a growing sustainable manufacturing sector and proximity to U.S. Interstate 10, which increases connections across the nation. Holmes County Florida Schools include seven quality schools from K-12, and house prices are typically only a fraction of the cost with access to the same amenities. This is small town living at its best.

Tools & Resources

Major Employers

Hundreds of employers with quality benefits are ready to hire in Northwest Florida. Interested in cyber security, manufacturing, logistics, engineering, or aerospace & defense? Find it here.

Explore Major Employers

County Profiles

Northwest Florida’s diverse counties offer a range of living experiences.

Dig Deeper

Housing

From affordable beachfront condos to historic houses, your dream home in Northwest Florida is closer than you think.

Find Your New Home

Stay in the Loop

Keep up with all things Northwest FL.

WonderFL – Washington County

Bordered by five Florida counties, Washington County makes up a large portion of the Florida Panhandle. Dating back to the 1800s, Washington County historically was a site for early settlers making their way to Northwest Florida for the timber and mineral surplus. Since then, Washington County has flourished and is home to many sites that […]

WonderFL – The Capital Region

A major highlight of Northwest Florida is that there is a wide range of things to do and places to see. One area that is pretty unique to Florida is the Capital Region that includes Leon, Wakulla and Gadsden Counties. Not only is this area home to Florida’s capital in Tallahassee, but it is also […]

WonderFL – Jackson County

Serving as one of the gateways into Florida, Jackson County is the perfect spot for an array of excursions, historical sites, and great adventure. Founded in 1827, Jackson County is the only Florida county that borders both Alabama and Georgia. With historical lore, natural springs, and quaint small towns, Jackson County has tons to offer. […]

WonderFL – The Forgotten Coast

Tucked behind the pines of the Apalachicola National Forest is “the Forgotten Coast.” This area coined the name when it was once left off the Florida map. If any visitor were to visit this “forgotten” place, they would never miss it again. Made up of Franklin, Gulf, and Wakulla counties, these areas are home to […]

More News