Okaloosa County, Florida
Okaloosa County is located in the northwestern part of Florida, along the Gulf of Mexico. It has a total area of 1,082 square miles, with 935 square miles of land and 147 square miles (13.6%) of water. Okaloosa County is bordered by Walton County to the east, Santa Rosa County to the west, Covington and Escambia counties in Alabama to the north, and the Gulf of Mexico to the south.
Demographics
According to the 2020 U.S. Census, Okaloosa County had a population of 211,672. The racial makeup was 79.9% White, 9.9% Black or African American, 4.1% Asian, 1.1% Native American, 0.2% Pacific Islander, and 4.8% from other races or two or more races. Additionally, 8.4% were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Climate and Natural Disasters
Okaloosa County's location along the Florida Panhandle exposes it to a range of natural hazards. The county has a humid subtropical climate, providing an ideal breeding ground for severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes during the warm season. Major hurricanes like Ivan in 2004, Dennis in 2005, and the devastating Michael in 2018 have caused catastrophic wind damage, flooding, and storm surge in coastal areas.
Denied or Delayed Claims and Bad Faith Practices
Okaloosa County residents purchase insurance coverage to protect their property during natural disasters. Often, insurance companies employ tactics to deny full compensation and may engage in bad faith practices to minimize coverage. Besides property issues, the numerous businesses in Okaloosa County result in frequent contractual disputes and other civil litigation.
Property Damage Attorney in Okaloosa County, Florida
If your claim has been wrongfully disputed or denied, contact Fauntleroy & Satmary, P.A. Our attorneys advocate for the rights of insurance policyholders throughout Okaloosa County and other regions in Florida. We are well-versed in Florida law and will apply our knowledge to your case to achieve the best possible outcome.
To schedule a consultation with Fauntleroy & Satmary, contact us online or call (813) 835-8888. We serve clients in Okaloosa County and throughout the state of Florida.
Cities We Serve in Okaloosa County, Florida:
- Baker
- Cinco Bayou
- Crestview
- Destin
- Fort Walton Beach
- Lake Lorraine
- Laurel Hill
- Mary Esther
- Niceville
- Ocean City
- Shalimar
- Valparaiso