Laurel Hill Florida Map

About Laurel Hill, Florida

Laurel Hill is a locality in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States. It is a small community with a population of 584. The population density is 53.6 people per km². Laurel Hill is located at 30.9657°N, 86.4597°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Laurel Hill is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 32567.

Laurel Hill occupies a quiet expanse of inland territory where the humid, heavy air carries the scent of damp pine needles and warming earth. It lies 15.5 miles north-northeast of Crestview, FL (from Crestview, FL: bearing 25°T), and is situated 31.0 miles north of Niceville. Green Branch cuts a narrow, winding path through the landscape, its dark water flowing steadily toward the low-lying depressions of Black Gum Head. Beyond the immediate thickets, the terrain rises toward the distant, modest elevation of Britton Hill, creating a horizon that feels vast and unburdened by the frantic pace of larger hubs. Sunlight here possesses a particular, heavy clarity, casting long shadows across the palmetto scrub and scrubby oaks that define the local topography. Only five miles away, the protected expanse of Conecuh National Forest provides a dense, emerald backdrop, ensuring that the wild, untamed character of the landscape remains the primary feature of the region.

Laurel Hill maintains a deliberate, measured pace of life, anchored by a history deeply tied to the rhythms of timber and rural agriculture. The economy remains tethered to the land, reflecting a legacy of resourcefulness that has persisted since the earliest settlers established their roots in this subtropical interior. Residents move through their days with an awareness of the changing seasons, marked by the arrival of migratory birds and the shifting intensity of the afternoon heat. While Lake Jackson lies eight miles to the south, the daily focus remains on the immediate surroundings, where the proximity to Conecuh National Forest fosters a culture of stewardship and quiet outdoor living. Evenings in Laurel Hill are marked by a profound, stillness, as the cooling air settles over the fields and the distant, persistent hum of the forest serves as the only constant companion to those who call this place home.

About This Laurel Hill Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Laurel Hill, Florida. Coordinates: 30.965737, -86.459672. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Laurel Hill includes the ZIP code (32567), telephone area code (850), county seat of Okaloosa County (Crestview), and school district assignment (Okaloosa County School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.