Chipley, Florida facts for kids
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Chipley, Florida
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| City of Chipley | |
Washington County Courthouse
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| Motto(s):
"Proud Heritage, Bright Future"
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Location in Washington County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Washington |
| Founded | 1882 |
| Incorporated | 1901 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.25 sq mi (10.99 km2) |
| • Land | 4.25 sq mi (10.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 119 ft (36 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,660 |
| • Density | 862.19/sq mi (332.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
32428
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| Area code(s) | 850 |
| FIPS code | 12-11975 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0280398 |
| Website | http://www.cityofchipley.com |
Chipley is a city in Washington County, Florida, United States. It is the main city, or county seat, of Washington County. Chipley is located between the cities of Tallahassee and Pensacola.
In 2020, about 3,660 people lived in Chipley. This was a small increase from 3,605 people in 2010. The city is part of the larger Panama City Metropolitan Area. Students in the area attend Chipley High School.
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History of Chipley
Chipley was first called "Orange." In 1882, the city was renamed Chipley. It was named after William Dudley Chipley. He was the president of the Pensacola and Atlantic Railroad. He also served as a Florida state senator from 1895 to 1897.
In January 1985, Chipley experienced very cold weather. A temperature of 2 degrees Fahrenheit was recorded at a local golf course. This was the second-coldest temperature ever recorded in Florida. It was also the lowest January temperature for the state.
The city of Chipley officially became an incorporated city in 1901. This means it gained its own local government.
Geography and Location
Chipley is in the Florida Panhandle, which is the northwestern part of Florida. The city is located at coordinates 30.779225 degrees North and 85.539087 degrees West.
Major Roads and Highways
Two important roads pass through Chipley. These are Interstate 10 and U.S. Route 90. U.S. Route 90, also known as Jackson Avenue, goes through the downtown area. It connects Chipley to Cottondale (about 10 miles east) and Bonifay (about 9 miles west).
Interstate 10 runs south of the city. You can get to Chipley from Exit 120, which is Florida State Road 77. I-10 leads east to Tallahassee, the state capital, about 86 miles away. It also leads west to Pensacola, about 116 miles away.
Florida State Road 77 is a main road that goes north and south through Chipley. It connects the city to Graceville (about 12 miles north) and Panama City (about 47 miles south).
Land Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Chipley covers an area of about 4.1 square miles (10.99 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Climate in Chipley
Chipley has a humid subtropical climate. This type of climate is known as "Cfa" in the Köppen Climate Classification system. "C" means it has mild temperatures. "f" means it has rain all year. "a" means it has hot summers.
| Climate data for Chipley, Florida, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1939–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 86 (30) |
89 (32) |
92 (33) |
97 (36) |
100 (38) |
104 (40) |
104 (40) |
102 (39) |
102 (39) |
99 (37) |
90 (32) |
90 (32) |
104 (40) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 77.2 (25.1) |
79.9 (26.6) |
84.6 (29.2) |
88.8 (31.6) |
94.0 (34.4) |
96.9 (36.1) |
97.7 (36.5) |
97.4 (36.3) |
95.5 (35.3) |
90.0 (32.2) |
83.7 (28.7) |
79.0 (26.1) |
98.6 (37.0) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 63.6 (17.6) |
67.4 (19.7) |
74.0 (23.3) |
80.3 (26.8) |
87.6 (30.9) |
91.6 (33.1) |
93.0 (33.9) |
92.4 (33.6) |
89.3 (31.8) |
82.0 (27.8) |
72.3 (22.4) |
65.7 (18.7) |
79.9 (26.6) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 51.1 (10.6) |
54.4 (12.4) |
60.7 (15.9) |
66.8 (19.3) |
74.8 (23.8) |
80.6 (27.0) |
82.6 (28.1) |
82.2 (27.9) |
78.2 (25.7) |
69.0 (20.6) |
59.1 (15.1) |
53.3 (11.8) |
67.7 (19.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 38.6 (3.7) |
41.4 (5.2) |
47.3 (8.5) |
53.3 (11.8) |
62.1 (16.7) |
69.6 (20.9) |
72.2 (22.3) |
71.9 (22.2) |
67.1 (19.5) |
56.1 (13.4) |
45.8 (7.7) |
41.0 (5.0) |
55.5 (13.1) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 23.2 (−4.9) |
25.9 (−3.4) |
31.3 (−0.4) |
39.3 (4.1) |
48.8 (9.3) |
62.0 (16.7) |
67.1 (19.5) |
65.1 (18.4) |
55.2 (12.9) |
40.2 (4.6) |
30.4 (−0.9) |
26.1 (−3.3) |
20.9 (−6.2) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 2 (−17) |
10 (−12) |
20 (−7) |
31 (−1) |
39 (4) |
47 (8) |
55 (13) |
55 (13) |
36 (2) |
27 (−3) |
17 (−8) |
8 (−13) |
2 (−17) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 5.09 (129) |
5.53 (140) |
5.65 (144) |
4.86 (123) |
4.09 (104) |
5.29 (134) |
7.16 (182) |
6.17 (157) |
4.22 (107) |
3.66 (93) |
4.25 (108) |
4.79 (122) |
60.76 (1,543) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 9.8 | 9.2 | 8.5 | 7.2 | 7.5 | 12.3 | 15.3 | 14.0 | 9.7 | 6.8 | 7.4 | 9.4 | 117.1 |
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Population and People
Chipley's population has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 354 | — | |
| 1900 | 652 | 84.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,099 | 68.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,806 | 64.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,878 | 4.0% | |
| 1940 | 2,167 | 15.4% | |
| 1950 | 2,959 | 36.5% | |
| 1960 | 3,159 | 6.8% | |
| 1970 | 3,347 | 6.0% | |
| 1980 | 3,330 | −0.5% | |
| 1990 | 3,866 | 16.1% | |
| 2000 | 3,592 | −7.1% | |
| 2010 | 3,605 | 0.4% | |
| 2020 | 3,660 | 1.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Recent Census Information
The 2020 United States census showed that 3,660 people lived in Chipley. There were 1,287 households and 766 families. The 2010 United States census recorded 3,605 people, 1,256 households, and 692 families.
Here is a look at the different groups of people living in Chipley, based on the 2010 and 2020 census data:
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 2,398 | 2,255 | 66.52% | 61.61% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 951 | 927 | 26.38% | 25.33% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 29 | 23 | 0.80% | 0.63% |
| Asian (NH) | 41 | 38 | 1.14% | 1.04% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 3 | 11 | 0.08% | 0.30% |
| Some other race (NH) | 2 | 14 | 0.06% | 0.38% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 75 | 244 | 2.08% | 6.67% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 106 | 148 | 2.94% | 4.04% |
| Total | 3,605 | 3,660 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Places to Visit
Chipley has several interesting places to see:
- Washington County Courthouse
- Chipley City Hall
- Falling Waters State Park
- South Third Street Historic District
- Tri-County Airport
- Woman's Club of Chipley
Education
The schools in Chipley are part of the Washington County School District. This is the only school district in the county.
Famous People from Chipley
Many notable people have connections to Chipley:
- Marcel Albert: A French Air Ace and a Hero of the Soviet Union. He lived in Chipley and was honored with a bust from Russia.
- Mary Lena Faulk: A golfer who won the U.S. Amateur and many professional tournaments. She was born in Chipley.
- Artis Gilmore: An NBA Hall of Fame basketball player. He was born in Chipley and went to Roulhac High School.
- Amasa Coleman Lee: A lawyer and lawmaker in Alabama.
- Amp Lee: A halfback who played for Florida State University and in the NFL.
- Will McLean: Known as the "father of Florida folk music" and "The Black Hat Troubadour." He is in the Florida Artists Hall of Fame.
- Cody Slate: A tight end who played for Marshall University and in the NFL.
- Bert Yancey: A Professional Golfers Association player. He was born in Chipley.
- Trent Forrest: A professional basketball player for the Atlanta Hawks. He grew up in Chipley.
Local Media
Here are some local news sources for Chipley:
- The Washington County News
- Foster Folly News
- Chipley Bugle
- Investigator (an online newspaper)
See also
In Spanish: Chipley para niños
