Infrastructure
Businesses in Walton County benefit from a robust transportation network and reliable and affordable utility service.
Transportation
If your business requires transporting goods or people, Walton County is an ideal location. Transportation choices range from interstate and U.S. highways, to airports and a Class-1 National Railroad and to inter-coastal waterways and deep water ports.
By Road
Businesses benefit from immediate access to Interstate 10, a major east-west transportation corridor. Other key east-west routes in Walton County include U.S. Highway 90, U.S. Highway 98 and State Route 20. Short connections to Interstate 65 or Interstate 75 make moving products north to the Midwest or east coast simple. U.S. Highway 331 is the primary north-south transportation artery within Walton County, allowing businesses to easily access Alabama and other points north.
By Air
Commercial air service options are plentiful for local companies. Airports in Fort Walton Beach and Pensacola provide numerous flights to major cities in the Southeast and Midwest where international connections are available. The Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, scheduled to open near Panama City in May 2010, is the first airport to be constructed following September 11, 2001.
Northwest Florida Regional Airport
Pensacola Gulf Coast Regional Airport
By Rail
CSX Transportation operates a mainline railroad, which crosses all of Walton County and Northwest Florida. Companies can access rail-served industrial sites and immediately link to the national rail network via CSX Transportation. Rail access is available from CSX and other carriers to the nearby ports of Panama City and Pensacola.
By Sea
Walton County businesses have the ability to ship and receive cargo from the deep water ports in Panama City and Pensacola. The Port of Panama City is the closest US port to the Panama Canal, which is undergoing a significant expansion.
Throughout its history, Freeport has been a location where companies could utilize barge transportation from the Gulf of Mexico. Even today, barges make deliveries to Freeport via Four Mile Creek. Existing industrial structures and vacant land are available in Freeport with immediate access to the waterway
Utilities
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Businesses in Walton County will find they have access to affordable and reliable utilities. Areas in the county targeted for business growth are ready to meet the needs of existing, expanding and new operations.
Electricity
Gas
Water
Incorporated Areas
Unincorporated Areas
South Walton Utility Company, Inc.
Mossy Head Water Works
Argyle Water District
Wastewater
Internet
High-speed connectivity is a necessity for businesses. In Walton County, telecommunication companies like CenturyLink have invested millions of dollars to expand the availability of high-speed Internet services to major business hubs, cities and residential communities. Local companies provide an additional customer choice and provide exclusive coverage in some parts of the county.