Crestview, Florida

Crestview, Florida
City of Crestview
Okaloosa County Courthouse (built 2018–2019)
Location in Okaloosa County and the state of Florida
Interactive map of Crestview, Florida
Coordinates: 30°45′15″N 86°35′22″W / 30.75417°N 86.58944°W / 30.75417; -86.58944
Country United States
State Florida
CountyOkaloosa
Incorporated1916
Government
 • TypeCouncil–Manager
Area
 • Total
17.27 sq mi (44.74 km2)
 • Land17.03 sq mi (44.11 km2)
 • Water0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2)
Elevation
164 ft (50 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
27,134
 • Density1,593.2/sq mi (615.12/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
32536, 32539
Area code850
FIPS code12-15475
GNIS feature ID2404153
Websitewww.cityofcrestview.org

Crestview is the largest city and county seat of Okaloosa County, Florida, United States. The population was 27,134 at the 2020 census, up from 20,978 at the 2010 census. With an elevation of 236 feet (72 m) above sea level, it is one of the highest points in the state.

Crestview is a principal city of the Crestview–Fort Walton BeachDestin, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.