The Town
Ebro is a tiny community nestled in the extreme southwestern corner of Washington County, covering just over three square miles with a population of about 241 people. It sits on State Road 79, just north of where Washington County meets Bay County — making it the closest Washington County community to Panama City (about 35 minutes).
The town is home to the Ebro Greyhound Park, which opened in 1955 as a pari-mutuel track built as close as possible to the Bay County line. Live greyhound racing ended in Florida in 2020; the facility continues as a poker room with simulcast wagering.
For Land Buyers
Ebro's appeal is geographic: it offers Washington County's rural land prices with the shortest drive to Bay County's coast amenities. A buyer who wants acreage at a fraction of Bay County prices but needs to commute to Panama City for work should look here first.
The land around Ebro is pine flatwoods and sandy uplands, similar to the terrain around Sunny Hills (which is nearby to the north). State Road 79 is the main corridor, running north to Bonifay and south into Bay County. Parcels along SR-79 see more traffic and may carry commercial-adjacent zoning worth checking.
Services are minimal in Ebro itself. Chipley is about 30 minutes north for county services, but Panama City to the south is closer for groceries, hospitals, and shopping. Buyers near Ebro are often oriented south toward Bay County rather than north toward Chipley.
Nearby
- Sunny Hills — platted community nearby
- Chipley — county seat, about 30 minutes north
- Full county guide
Common Questions
Where is Ebro FL?
Ebro is in the southwestern corner of Washington County on State Road 79, just north of the Bay County line. It is about half an hour from the coast at Panama City Beach, making it the closest Washington County community to the coast.
What is Ebro known for?
Ebro is home to the former Ebro Greyhound Park (opened 1955), which now runs as a poker room with simulcast wagering.
How far is Ebro from Panama City?
About half an hour to Panama City Beach. Ebro sits just north of the Bay County line on SR-79, making it the most coast-accessible community in Washington County.