5 and up who own or rent property in Okaloosa County at no charge. Membership may also be purchased at an annual fee of $35 per family. Geography Topography Crestview is a very hilly to flat area in the central panhandle also it is located halfway between Destin and Pensacola According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and (0.23%) is water. Climate Crestview's climate is officially described as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa). In summer, Crestview has some of the hottest temperatures in the state, with an average summer high of . Lows in summer average in the high 60s to low 70s, with each year seeing a handful of 100 °F+ days. The all-time record high is , recorded on July 14, 1980. Winters compare to those of interior Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia. Highs average in the lower to mid 60s (16°-19 °C), and lows average upper 30s (almost 4 °C). The all-time record low is , on January 13, 1981; however, nearby areas such as DeFuniak Springs and Tallahassee went below 0 F before the airport records for Crestview began. The city lies within the USDA Hardiness Zone 8, the coldest temperature of the season is typically between and ; averages 38.5 nights where the temperature falls below freezing, with the average window for freezes being November 10 through March 23. Snowfall occurs every three years on average, however, significant amounts only happen once every 10 years. Vegetation here consists of typical Floridian vegetation as well as several deciduous species from further north. Some palm trees are found here, although only cold-hardy varieties like the state tree, the Sabal palmetto, as well as types of dogwood, maple, hickory, and sweet gum. Blueberries are a native crop raised for sale locally, in addition to Strawberries. In 1919, M.A. Sapp reported shipping his blueberries from May 10 until the end of August, netting $605.85 for his crop, in addition to that which he shared with friends and family. Fall foliage can be seen in November and December, and Spring blossoms occur from early March through May. Summer typically lasts from late April to early October, and winter lasts from mid-December through mid-February. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 14,766 people, 5,297 households, and 3,893 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were