About Jay
Jay is a tiny community in northwestern Florida, home to 583 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Jay is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.66 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 351 residents per square mile.
📰 Jay News Today
- Just before Florida primary, Jay Collins names Florida Emergency Chief Kevin Guthrie for Lt. Governor WLRN · Aug 18
- Jay Collins taps Kevin Guthrie as running mate hours before Florida Republican primary cbs12.com · Aug 18
- Florida’s emergency management director joins Jay Collins’ campaign for governor Miami Herald · Aug 17
- Lt. Governor Jay Collins announces running mate in Florida gubernatorial race WCTV · Aug 17
- After much drama, GOP faithful chooses their gubernatorial candidate Tallahassee Democrat · Aug 18
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Jay Unique
- Positioned in northwestern Florida, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Jay
- Bray Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Jay
- CHUMUCKLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- JAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- JAY HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Jay Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateFlorida
TypeTown
Mayor🏛️ Shon Owens
Population (2024)583
Rank in state#362 of 411
Land area1.66 sq mi
Density351/sq mi
Coordinates30.9504, -87.1523