The Town FilesBonifay, Florida
City in Holmes County · population 2,759 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $142,100
- Household income
- $40,896
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 41.9
Bonifay is a city of 2,759 people in Holmes County, Florida. The median home is worth $142,100, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks easier by car than 93% of Florida towns.
How Bonifay ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bonifay is worth $142,100, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $40,896, which is more affordable than 82% of Florida towns. Median rent is $868 a month. 54.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bonifay | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $142,100 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $868 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $40,896 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 54.4% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.2% | — |
Who lives in Bonifay
| People | Bonifay | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.9 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 34.3% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 21.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.2% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.1% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 7.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.3% | — |
| Work from home | 2.4% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 31.3 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.3% | 92.4% |
Weather in Bonifay
July highs average 93.0°F and January lows 38.6°F. About 60.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 98 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 31 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bonifay since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 10, 2025 about 7.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 10, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 7 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 26, 2005.
Severe weather in Holmes County since 1996
Holmes County has been included in 41 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2026 | Hurricane | DR-4955: Hurricane Isaias |
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3655: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Holmes County
Holmes County had 3,627 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $41,883 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Bonifay itself the ACS puts it at 4.4%.
Public schools in Bonifay
4 public schools with 2,123 students, about 16.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BONIFAY K-8 SCHOOL | PK-8 | 1,182 | 15.4 |
| HOLMES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 485 | 18.0 |
| BETHLEHEM HIGH SCHOOL | PK-12 | 378 | 16.4 |
| GRADUATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | 6-12 | 78 | 78.0 |
Towns near Bonifay
- Chipley, FL8.8 mi · 3,660 people · home $143,700
- Geneva, AL21.2 mi · 4,245 people · home $100,600
- Hartford, AL22.4 mi · 2,651 people · home $160,800
- DeFuniak Springs, FL26.0 mi · 5,919 people · home $201,400
- Marianna, FL27.3 mi · 6,245 people · home $98,700
Bonifay questions
Is Bonifay, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bonifay scores better for retirees than 66% of Florida towns and quieter than 63%. 34.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.9).
How much does a house cost in Bonifay?
The median owner-occupied home in Bonifay is valued at $142,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $40,896, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $868 a month.
What is the weather like in Bonifay?
July highs average 93.0°F and January lows 38.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 60.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Bonifay get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bonifay since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 10, 2025. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)