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Jackson County, FL Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address

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Getting help in Jackson County

Jackson County Veterans Services - Marianna: Contact the provider to confirm appointment requirements and the meeting location. Confirm the service location, hours and appointment with the provider before traveling.

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Veterans in Jackson County

The ACS estimates about 2,930, give or take 339 civilian veterans in Jackson County.

Among Florida's 67 counties and equivalents, Jackson County ranks 44th by its estimated number of veterans.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureJackson CountyFloridaUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating30 percent

below the Florida share; the same rounded estimate as the national share.

31 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher14 percent

the same rounded estimate as the Florida share; above the national share.

14 percent13 percent

Jackson County has about 697, give or take 137 veterans 75 and older, making up 24 percent of its veterans compared with 30 percent in Florida.

Veterans under 35 account for 4 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Jackson County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Jackson County has about 218, give or take 96 women veterans, making up 7 percent of its veterans compared with 11 percent in Florida.

Income, work and education in Jackson County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureJackson CountyFloridaUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$32,969 ± $6,426$52,753 ± $469$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$28,824 ± $1,594$36,879 ± $115$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over9.5% ± 4.4 points7.6% ± 0.2 points7.4% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over36.5% ± 6.2 points31.0% ± 0.3 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6455.9% ± 12.3 points71.2% ± 0.5 points73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 640.0% ± 7.6 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over92.9% ± 4.0 points95.9% ± 0.2 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over19.7% ± 4.0 points35.0% ± 0.4 points31.8% ± 0.2 points

Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.

VA projects slightly fewer veterans here by 2035; both years round to about 3,000. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in Jackson County

VA reports 1,489 veterans in Jackson County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent217
30 to 40 percent158
50 to 60 percent193
70 to 90 percent471
100 percent450

FY2019: 996 recipients. Change to FY2025: +493.

VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).

VA home loans in Jackson County

In 2025, lenders reported 93 VA-backed home loans out of 647 home loans made in Jackson County (14.4% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $261,000.

The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).

HMDA 2025 and FHFA 2026 sources.

When they served

The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 1,130, give or take 183) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 578, give or take 167).

For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.

VA money in Jackson County

VA reported about $47.2 million in compensation and pension spending and about $24.9 million in medical care spending in Jackson County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

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Outside Florida, in Montgomery, AL, Central Alabama VA Medical Center-Montgomery (opens in a new tab) is Jackson County's second-nearest medical center, about 126 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to Jackson County is Tallahassee Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Tallahassee, FL, about 63 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The state registry lists St. Petersburg RO (station 317); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.

Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes

Nearest open VA national cemetery

Tallahassee National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
5015 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, FL 32311
850-402-8941

About 65.6 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Spanish Fort (opens in a new tab)
34904 State Hwy 225 Spanish Fort, AL 36527
251-625-1338

About 159.7 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

This cemetery is in another state. State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules, which can include residency in that state.

National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.

Cleanup and former military sites in Jackson County

EPA Superfund National Priorities List

Formerly Used Defense Sites

Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.

These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.

For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.

Veterans experiencing homelessness

On one night in January 2024, Panama City/Bay, Jackson Counties CoC counted 51 veterans experiencing homelessness (4 sheltered, 47 unsheltered).

FL-515 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid).

The HUD workbook reports 54 veterans for the 2019 comparison.

This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.

If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.

Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Central Alabama VA Medical Center-Tuskegee (opens in a new tab), 334-727-0550. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Jackson County

VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).

VA homeless programs (opens in a new tab)

Cities and towns in Jackson County

  • Marianna (city): about 7,150 residents
  • Graceville (city): about 2,483 residents
  • Malone (town): about 1,998 residents
  • Sneads (town): about 1,771 residents
  • Grand Ridge (town): about 997 residents
More places (6)
  • Cottondale (town): about 822 residents
  • Greenwood (town): about 803 residents
  • Alford (town): about 354 residents
  • Jacob City (city): about 230 residents
  • Campbellton (town): about 217 residents
  • Bascom (town): about 137 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)

Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.

Free tools and help

For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)

Florida benefits

Qualifying Florida veterans with at least 10 percent disability may receive a $5,000 assessed value reduction.

Florida offers scholarships to eligible children and spouses of veterans with a 100 percent permanent and total service-connected disability.

See every Florida benefit by rating

Get ready for your appointment

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Nearby counties

Sources and method

ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.

VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents near Jackson County

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Faye Gunter

Attorney · Panama City · FL · About 47 miles away

VA-accredited since 2014 · checked

VA accreditation number 32954

4.5 · 16 reviews · Firm rating

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Cecilia Weld

Claims agent · Wausau · FL · About 29 miles away

VA-accredited since 2009 · checked

VA accreditation number 20788

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Kimberly Syfrett

Attorney · Panama City · FL · About 47 miles away

VA-accredited since 2008 · checked

VA accreditation number 10044

4.7 · 157 reviews · Firm rating

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