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 355. The population density is 30.9 people per km². Laurel Hill is located at 30.9657°N, 86.4597°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 32567.

Laurel Hill rests in a landscape where the coastal plain begins its subtle swell, a place of pine-scented air and the quiet persistence of live oaks. It lies 15.5 miles north-north-east of Crestview, FL (from Crestview, FL: bearing 25°T), and is situated 8.3 miles west-south-west of Florala. The land here is a mosaic of sandy loam, yielding to the slow drip of humidity that slicks the leaves of magnolias and fosters a verdant undergrowth. Roads, often unpaved and winding, disappear into stands of timber, suggesting a life lived in communion with the surrounding woods, where the rustle of unseen creatures and the distant call of a bird are the dominant sounds. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, seems to linger, filtering through the dense canopy in shafts of pale gold, illuminating the dappled shadows that lie across the forest floor. This corner of Okaloosa County carries the echoes of a more agrarian past, where timber and agriculture once defined the local economy, the scent of freshly cut pine mingling with the earthy perfume of tilled fields. While those industries have shifted, a connection to the land remains, evident in the small farms and the unhurried pace of life that characterizes Laurel Hill. The nearby waterways, including the slow-moving Yellow River, have historically served as vital arteries, shaping the settlement patterns and providing sustenance, their waters reflecting the deep green of the surrounding flora. The character of Laurel Hill is one of quiet resilience, a place where the enduring spirit of the South is felt in the warm, humid air and the enduring presence of its natural beauty.

About This Laurel Hill Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Laurel Hill, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.965737, -86.459672. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Laurel Hill and Okaloosa County.

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). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Laurel Hill is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.