St. Johns County, Florida

St. Johns County is located in the northeastern part of Florida. It has a total area of 822 square miles, with 601 square miles of land and 221 square miles (26.9%) of water. St. Johns County is bordered by Duval County to the north and west, Flagler County to the south, and Putnam County to the southwest. Its eastern border is the Atlantic Ocean. 

Demographics 

According to the 2020 U.S. Census, St. Johns County had a population of 273,425. The racial makeup was 87.6% White, 5.5% Black or African American, 1.5% Asian, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 5.0% from other races or two or more races. Additionally, 8.9% were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 

Climate and Natural Disasters 

St. Johns County has a humid subtropical climate typical of northeastern Florida, with hot, humid summers and mild, dry winters. Average highs are around 90°F in July, and average lows are near 55°F in January. Being located along the Atlantic coast, St. Johns County faces risks from hurricanes, tropical storms, and associated hazards like storm surge, coastal flooding, inland flooding from heavy rains, and tornadoes during hurricane season. The county was impacted by major hurricanes like Hurricane Matthew in 2016, which caused significant beach erosion, and Hurricane Irma in 2017, which produced flooding and wind damage. 

Denied or Delayed Claims and Bad Faith Practices 

St. Johns 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 St. Johns County result in frequent contractual disputes and other civil litigation. 

Property Damage Attorney in St. Johns 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 St. Johns 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 St. Johns County and throughout the state of Florida. 

Cities We Serve in St. Johns County, Florida: 

• Crescent Beach 
• Fruit Cove 
• Hastings 
• Nocatee 
• Ponte Vedra Beach 
• St. Augustine 
• St. Augustine Beach 
• Switzerland 
• Vilano Beach 
• World Golf Village