Walton County Facts
Walton County is located in Northwest Florida and is bordered on the south by the Gulf of Mexico, the north by Alabama, the west by Okaloosa County and the Fort Walton Beach area and on the east by Bay County and the Panama City area. Walton County also borders Holmes and Washington Counties. Walton County is home to the highest point in Florida, Britton Hill, which is 345 feet above sea level.
The county is 1,238 square miles and includes 180 square miles of water. More than 20 percent of Walton County’s land area is part of Eglin Air Force Base. Choctawhatchee Bay is a notable water feature leading to the Gulf of Mexico. The beaches of South Walton are well-known for their white sand and emerald green waters.
The county seat is the City of DeFuniak Springs. The City of Freeport and the Town of Paxton are Walton County's only other incorporated areas.
Climate
Walton County is located in beautiful Northwest Florida. The area enjoys nearly 230 sunny days per year and rarely experiences measureable snowfall. However, unlike areas farther south, Walton County enjoys seasonal temperature changes.
Average temperatures
January
High – 63/Low – 40
July
High – 92/ Low - 71