Valparaiso Florida Map

About Valparaiso, Florida

Valparaiso is a locality in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,885. The population density is 159.1 people per km². Valparaiso is located at 30.5085°N, 86.5027°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 32580.

Valparaiso breathes a quiet charm under the broad Florida sky, a place where the air itself seems to hum with a gentle, sun-warmed energy. It lies 8.9 miles east-north-east of Wright, FL (from Wright, FL: bearing 66°T), and is situated 9.9 miles north-east of Fort Walton Beach. Rolling terrain, softened by decades of verdant growth, gives way to the shimmering, brackish waters of the nearby bays, their surfaces reflecting the pearly light of dawn and the fiery hues of sunset. Cypress trees, their knees like ancient, gnarled knuckles, stand sentinel along the water's edge, while the sweet, earthy scent of pine needles drifts on the breeze. The rhythm of life here is unhurried, marked by the calls of unseen birds and the distant, contented murmur of lawnmowers on a Saturday afternoon. This corner of Okaloosa County carries the echoes of a past tied to the land and the sea, a history that whispers through its modest streets. Once a hub for agricultural pursuits, the rich soil sustained farms that fed families and fueled local commerce. Today, while still holding onto its connection to the natural world, Valparaiso's economy has diversified, embracing a blend of commerce and service that supports its growing population. The proximity to the naval aviation installations further shapes its character, bringing a dynamic energy that mingles with the enduring tranquility of the bayous and the whispering pines that fringe the town.

About This Valparaiso Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Valparaiso, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.508531, -86.502728. 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 Valparaiso and Okaloosa County.

Detailed location data for Valparaiso includes the ZIP code (32580), 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 Valparaiso is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.