What are employment opportunities like for spouses in the area?
Most employment in the area is in support of the military (Defense Contractor’s) and services area (hospitality and retail). As of April 2009, the unemployment rate in Okaloosa County as of April 2009 is 6.5%, Santa Rosa County is 8.2% and Walton County is 6.4%. The Eglin AFB Airman & Family Readiness Center (A&FRC) offers one-on-one scheduled appointments to provide assistance to transitioning military members and spouses with resumes and job search.