Bay County

MyTownView tracks 7 municipalities in Bay County, Florida. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.

7Municipalities
186,393Residents
175Articles
39Meetings (30d)
$68,253Avg. Median Income
$308,514Avg. Home Value

Recent News

175
Apr 24A Texas man has been arrested for murder in Panama CityPanama CityApr 24Lynn Haven brush fires continue as extreme drought grips FloridaLynn HavenApr 24Panama City Beach to allow propane beach bonfires during burn bansPanama City BeachApr 23Mosley's signing day unites athletes, proud parentsPanama CityApr 22Man found guilty in $100K-plus baseball card theft from Panama City businessPanama CityApr 22Bozeman sends two student athletes to the state of Alabama for collegePanama CityApr 22Lynn Haven brush fires 50% contained, residents describe close callsLynn HavenApr 22Lynn Haven brush fires spark as severe drought grips FloridaLynn HavenApr 22Photos of brush fires in Lynn Haven neighborhood amid extreme droughtLynn HavenApr 21Great white shark has been hanging out near the Florida panhandlePanama CityApr 20Panama City Beach gears up for 28th Thunder Beach Spring RallyPanama City BeachApr 20Panama City Panthers football drops home opener to Georgia GritPanama CityApr 20Panama City woman arrested in Virginia after ex-husband shot in Springfield, police sayPanama CityApr 18Cleanup time is coming for local beaches, and you could helpPanama CityApr 18FSU Panama City holds vigil on one-year anniversary of Tallahassee campus shootingPanama City

Meetings

39

Upcoming

Apr 27Commissioners Court Regular AgendaParkerAgendaApr 28CommissionCallawayAgendaApr 28City CommissionLynn HavenAgendaApr 28City Commission MeetingsPanama CityAgendaMay 7Plan CommissionLynn HavenAgenda

Recent

Apr 23Chater Review Advisory BoardPanama CityVideoApr 23Charter Review Advisory BoardPanama CityAgendaApr 23City CouncilPanama City BeachVideoApr 22Finance Review CommitteeLynn HavenAgendaApr 21Charter Review CommitteeLynn HavenAgendaApr 20Public WorkshopPanama CityAgendaApr 20City Commission Virtual WorkshopPanama CityVideoApr 16CRA Virtual WorkshopPanama CityVideo

Rankings in Bay County

Most Affordable Homes

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Housing
#CityAffordability Score
1SpringfieldBay76 / 100
2Panama CityBay74 / 100
3Lynn HavenBay72 / 100
4Panama City BeachBay68 / 100
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey & County Business Patterns

Fastest Growing Cities

Growth
#CityPopulation Change
1Lynn HavenBay+3.2%
2Panama City BeachBay+2.6%
3Panama CityBay+2.2%
4CallawayBay+1.5%
5SpringfieldBay+0.9%
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

Safest Cities

Safety
#CityCrimes per 1,000
1Lynn HavenBay75.1 total crimes per 1k
2SpringfieldBay202.9 total crimes per 1k
3Panama City BeachBay253.7 total crimes per 1k
4Panama CityBay297.4 total crimes per 1k
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Source: FDLE Uniform Crime Reports

Lowest Property Taxes

Finances
#CityEffective Tax Rate
1CallawayBay0.90%
2Lynn HavenBay1.35%
3Panama CityBay1.60%
4SpringfieldBay1.62%
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Source: Florida Department of Revenue

Best Schools

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Education
#CitySchool Score
1CallawayBay64 / 100
2Lynn HavenBay64 / 100
3Panama City BeachBay64 / 100
4Panama CityBay64 / 100
5SpringfieldBay64 / 100
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Source: Florida Department of Education

Best Fiscal Health

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Finances
#CityFiscal Health Score
1CallawayBay75 / 100
2Lynn HavenBay61 / 100
3Panama CityBay53 / 100
4SpringfieldBay53 / 100
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Source: FL EDR municipal financial reports

Municipalities

Callaway

Pop. 13,496Income $65,609Homes $250,300
City (Council-Manager)

Lynn Haven

Pop. 20,081Income $80,973Homes $320,000
City (Council-Manager)

Mexico Beach

Pop. 1,099Income $63,864Homes $466,300
City (Council-Weak Mayor)

Panama City

Pop. 34,979Income $62,265Homes $268,900
City (Council-Manager)

Panama City Beach

Pop. 18,971Income $80,941Homes $441,300
City (Council-Manager)

Parker

Pop. 4,509Income $69,657Homes $224,200
City (Mayor-Council)

Springfield

Pop. 8,230Income $54,462Homes $188,600
City (Mayor-Council)