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Wewahitchka: A town of lakes, rivers and tupelo honey
In the land of freshwater lakes and tupelo honey lies the community of Wewahitchka. The name means "water eyes" in Seminole and comes from its two eye-shaped water features, Lake Alice and Lake Julia. According to Realtor and broker Jay Rish with Rish Real Estate Group, the laid-back town is known for its ecotourism. "It's close to the Chipola River and the Dead Lakes, which are very popular for fishing, boating and rural camping," Rish says. "It's also only 20 minutes from the Gulf, so you can be at the coast reasonably without having the beachfront prices." Even more than its proximity to the water, Wewahitchka is known for its major export: tupelo honey. "The tupelo trees are indigenous here in our river swamps, and when they bloom, the bees create a honey that's very sweet and never granulates. It's nationally known as some of the best honey you'll ever taste," Rish says. Rish's family has worked in the tupelo honey industry for over a century.
Twin lakes shimmer beneath Florida pines in the quiet town of Wewahitchka.
Lake Alice reflects the sky in the heart of Wewahitchka, Florida.
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Lake Alice Park, the Dead Lakes and the annual Tupelo Honey Festival
The community’s main green space is Lake Alice Park. It features a small green lawn, plus a dock for fishing and kayak or canoe launching. Lake Alice is also home to the annual Tupelo Honey Festival, as Rish notes. Each May, the community celebrates its harvest with local beekeepers offering honey and honey-based products. There is also live music, food vendors and arts and crafts vendors. Just 4 miles south, pet-friendly Honeyville Park and Community Center offers a playground, a treehouse, athletic fields and picnic areas. Wewahitchka is only 3 miles from the Dead Lakes, a popular boating and bass fishing location. The lake has cypress tree skeletons and tupelo trees, making for challenging fishing excursions and scenic photo opportunities. The Apalachicola River Wildlife Area nearby provides more areas for visitors to hunt, fish, camp, kayak and hike along the winding Apalachicola River. Numerous white sand beaches are between 25 and 40 miles away. Options include quiet local favorites like St. Joe Beach and busy tourist areas like Panama City Beach. While Wewahitchka does not endure the storm surge experienced by those beach towns, it does often face heavy rain and damaging winds from tropical weather.
Families gather at Lake Alice Park for fishing, picnics, and lakeside views.
A colorful jungle gym anchors the play space at Lake Alice Park.
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New Traditional homes and waterfront properties in Wewahitchka
Tranquil lakes, grassy marshes and forests of tupelo, orange and Spanish moss-draped oaks trees surround Wewahitchka. Homes are on quiet, woodsy streets with modest lots that give a southern suburbia feel. Most houses here are manufactured or ranch-style homes, priced between $70,000 and $200,000. Moving outward from the town's main road, there are larger New Traditional homes, some recently constructed. Occasionally, houses on one of the lakes or the nearby Chipola River are available, providing daily access to fishing, boating and kayaking. Recent construction and waterfront homes typically range between $200,000 and $400,000. "Homes here are better value, because you're not far from the coast but you can get a cheaper price and, potentially, a larger parcel," Rish says.
A Wewahitchka ranch-style residence with attached garage, priced for budget-conscious buyers.
A Wewahitchka home with tree-lined yard and classic ranch layout.
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Preschool to high school education in Wewahitchka
Gulf District Schools serves Wewahitchka, including Wewahitchka Elementary, which earns a B-minus rating from Niche. The school has a preschool program and serves kindergarten through sixth grade. Students may then attend B-rated Wewahitchka Junior and Senior High, which serves seventh through 12th grades. The school offers several athletic programs, including baseball, cross country, weightlifting and an award-winning cheerleading team.
Wewahitchka Elementary serves grades K–6 and holds a B-minus rating from Niche.
Wewahitchka Junior and Senior High serves grades 7–12 and holds a B rating from Niche.
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Wewahitchka's main road features churches and small businesses
Along Wewahitchka's main road are churches, small businesses, supply shops and a few chain restaurants. "It's very rural, but there are a few mom-and-pop stores and eateries," Rish says. Dining options include Burger King, Subway and Birdie's Brew, a small mobile coffee shop. Nearby, El Jalisco is a popular Mexican restaurant serving classic enchiladas and tacos. There is a Dollar General and a David Rich's IGA for groceries, but other retail options are limited. Residents may travel to Port St. Joe, which has a Piggly Wiggly, or Panama City, which offers a Walmart, big box stores and a shopping mall.
Locals rely on Dollar General in Wewahitchka for quick shopping and daily essentials.
Burger King and other small businesses line Highway 71.
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Access to airports, highways and the Gulf Coast
Highway 71 runs through car-dependent Wewahitchka, connecting residents to communities south of the town, like Port St. Joe, 25 miles away, and Panama City Beach, 30 miles away. The road also connects to Highway 98 (Old 98), across the Florida panhandle. Interstate 10 is about 45 miles away. There is an urgent care center in town, but the nearest hospital is Ascension Sacred Heart in Port St. Joe. There are two airport options: Northwest Florida Beaches International in Panama City, 50 miles away, and Tallahassee International, 75 miles away. Wewahitchka has a CAP Index Crime Score of 4 out of 10, the same as the national average.
Highway 71 winds past Wewahitchka’s landmarks, reflecting the town’s laid-back rhythm.
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport provides air travel in and out of the panhandle.
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On average, homes in Wewahitchka, FL sell after 97 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Wewahitchka, FL over the last 12 months is $225,000, up 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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