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Holmes County

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Population

19,5132024

Similar to communities in Florida

Household income

$49,3432024

Less favorable than communities in Florida

Home value

$110,2002024

Less favorable than communities in Florida

Unemployment

4.8%2026

Similar to communities in Florida

Violent crime

4202022

Less favorable than communities in Florida

Work from home

6.8%2024

Lower than communities in Florida

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Emergency Access

Resident asks commissioners for help improving private easement after EMS access problems

Jonathan Cobb told the Holmes County commissioners he and his family purchased an easement for 2321 Pinkston Drive but EMS and law enforcement have difficulty reaching the house; commissioners said county funds generally cannot be spent on private property and suggested right-of-entry paperwork or using limited dirt-hauling assistance.

Holmes County — Sep 1, 2026

Engineers report progress on paving projects; road safety tradeoffs raised for County Road 185

Sep 1, 2026

Commissioners reappoint Lloyd Brooks to Tri County Airport seat

Sep 1, 2026

AgCenter staff report ongoing roof leaks; contractor identified possible failed screw

Sep 1, 2026

Commissioners debate sale of two financed dump trucks as payoff figures remain pending

Sep 1, 2026

Litigation

County notified of federal suit alleging sex‑offender registration policy is unconstitutional

Sep 1, 2026

Recreation Management

Commissioners approve Lake Cassidy pass plan and explore keyless gate, volunteer enforcement

Sep 1, 2026

IT Procurement

Board debates $108,473 tax-collector software upgrade; votes to pay a vendor amount on floor

Sep 1, 2026

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What stands out in Holmes County

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Holmes County with communities in Florida or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2024, Holmes County was less favorable than communities in Florida on workers who drive alone to work.

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Recent meetings

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Sep 1REGULAR SESSION BOARD MEETING – SEPTEMBER 01, 2026 AT 6PMBoard approved the reappointment effective Oct. 1, 2026.Sep 1SPECIAL SESSION BOARD MEETING – SEPTEMBER 01, 2026 AT 5PM Call special meeting to continue budget balancing; motion approved verbally.Aug 19Regular SessionContract renewal approved for two years.Aug 19Public WorkshopFormal vote on carrier change and $25 free-plan contribution deferred to 09:00 meeting.

More coverage

Commissioners set fiscal-year purchase‑order cutoff for Sept. 16

Sep 1, 2026

Holmes County staffer David to resign effective Nov. 16, will finish duties through date

Sep 1, 2026

Holmes County commissioners set special meeting to finish balancing $915,199 shortfall

Sep 1, 2026

Commissioners approve SHIP local housing assistance plan resolution

Aug 19, 2026