Source: Nielsen; U.S. Census Bureau
Note: 2000 and 2010 population number reflect U.S. Census totals. All other numbers are Nielsen estimates and projections. Per Capita Income is for year 2000.
Transportation
Highways
Distance from city to
Interstates in county:
I-59,
Federal highways in county:
Distance from city to nearest interstate:
11 miles
Atlanta
129 miles
Mobile
345 miles
Birmingham
89 miles
Montgomery
178 miles
Huntsville
63 miles
Nashville
189 miles
Jacksonville
475 miles
New Orleans
421 miles
Memphis
277 miles
Savannah
377 miles
Source: MapQuest, Inc.
Note: Distances reflect standard driving routes.
Aviation
Commercial Air Service
General Aviation Service
Nearest commercial air service:
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
Nearest general aviation facility:
Albertville Regional Airport
Location:
Birmingham, AL
Location:
Albertville
Distance from city to:
88 miles
Distance from city to:
17 miles
Runway length:
12002 feet
Runway length:
6117 feet
Number of daily flights:
160
Lighted:
Yes
Carriers:
Continental Airlines, Southwest American Airlines, United Express Delta Air Lines, US Airways
Tiedowns:
Yes
Hangers:
Yes
ILS:
No
Repair service:
Yes
Source: EDPA Survey of Commercial Airports; Alabama Department of Transportation Aeronautics Bureau; www.dot.state.al.us; Airnav.com
Rail
Railroads serving county:
Norfolk Southern,
Source: Alabama Department of Transportation Intermodal Division, www.dot.state.al.us
County Labor Analysis
(2011)
Labor Force
Civilian labor force number:
29232
Annual employment number:
25954
Annual unemployment number:
3278
Annual unemployment rate:
11.2 %
Source: US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Note: Numbers reflect 2011 annual averages
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County Employment by Industry
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County Wages by Industry
Total:
*
Mining:
*
Construction:
*
Manufacturing:
*
Wholesale & Retail:
*
Transportation & Warehousing:
*
Utilities & Information:
*
Finance & Insurance:
*
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing:
*
Health Care & Social Assistance:
*
Accomodation & Food Services:
*
Prof, Tech & Business Services:
*
State & Local Government:
*
Other:
*
Total:
*
Mining:
*
Construction:
*
Manufacturing:
*
Wholesale & Retail:
*
Transportation & Warehousing:
*
Utilities & Information:
*
Finance & Insurance:
*
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing:
*
Health Care & Social Assistance:
*
Accomodation & Food Services:
*
Prof, Tech & Business Services:
*
State & Local Government:
*
Other:
*
Source: Alabama Department of Industrial Relations; www.dir.state.al.us
Note: *Due to changes in data provided by ADIR some fields are empty. We are working to make structual changes to accommodate these changes. Information can be obtained through http://www2.dir.state.al.us/cew/default.aspx
(2010)
Workforce Commuting Patterns
(2013)
County Population 25+ by Educational Attainment
County Residents Working in the County: 12423
County Residents Working outside the County: 10839
Top Five Counties Receiving Workers
1:
Marshall
2:
Jackson
3:
Hamilton
4:
Madison
5:
Etowah
Mean Travel Time to Work:
23.1 mins.
Outside Residents Working in County: 7210
Top Five Counties Sending Workers
1:
Jackson
2:
Marshall
3:
Cherokee
4:
Etowah
5:
Jefferson
Source: Source: U.S. Census Bureau, OnTheMap Application and LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics; Mean Travel Time - 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Source: Alabama Department of Education; www.alsde.edu
Note: Detailed information on Alabama’s public school systems and individual schools can be accessed on the Alabama Department of Education website; http://www.alsde.edu/Home/Reports/ReportsBySite.aspx
A school with multiple grade levels may be represen
Post-Secondary Information
(Institutions located in county and contiguous Alabama counties)
Two-year colleges serving area:
Gadsden State Comm College
Gadsden State Comm College E. Broad Street Campus
Gadsden State Comm College Valley Street Campus
NE Alabama Community College
Snead State Community College
Four-year colleges serving area:
Source: Alabama Commission on Higher Education
Note: Information on Alabama’s two and four year colleges can be found on the Commission’s website http://www.ache.state.al.us/Colleges&Universities/InstitutionalMap.htm
Tax Structure
(2011)
General tax Structure
Ad Valorem Tax
Alabama has a state property tax rate of 6.5 mills (3 mills for education). Both county and city can levy property tax. All real and personal business property is assessed at 20% of fair market value. Details.
Other Business Related Taxes
City
County (Inside City Limits)
County (Outside Incorporated Areas)
State
Sales Tax General Rate
3 %
%
1 %
4 %
Use Tax General Rate
3 %
%
1 %
4 %
Sales Tax on Mfg. Machinery
1 %
%
0.5 %
1.5 %
Use Tax on Mfg. Machinery
3 %
0.5 %
1.5 %
Occupational Tax
%
%
Source: Alabama Department of Revenue; www.ador.state.al.us
Note: Information on business-related taxes is available on the Alabama Department of Revenue website at www.ador.state.al.us/bus.html. Construction materials are taxed at the general rate. Inventories and goods-in-proce
Utilities
Supplier(s) to city:
Distributor(s) to city:
Electricity:
Tennessee Valley Authority
Marshall-DeKalb Electric
Natural Gas:
DeKalb-Cherokee Natural Gas
DeKalb-Cherokee Natural Gas
Provider(s) to city:
Source Type:
Water:
Section-Dutton Water Board
Purchased Surface Water
Sewer:
Telecommunications:
Farmers Telephone Co-op
Source: Alabama Department of Environmental Management http://www.adem.state.al.us; EDPA survey of utilities.
Note: Capacities vary from station to station.
Climate
Temperature
Annual average:
57° F
January Average:
37° F
July Average:
76° F
Altitude above sea level:
1148 feet
Precipitation (Annual Average Rainfall):
58 inches
Source: National Climatic Data Center; US Geological Survey; US Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service
Governance
Type Government
City:
Mayor-Council
County:
County Commission
Source: Alabama League of Municipalities
Note: Additional information can be found on the Alabama League of Municipalities’ website at www.alalm.org/directory_by_municipality.htm
Community Amenities
Number of hospitals:
1
Number of hotels & other lodging:
37
Number of beds:
134
Number of financial institutions:
62
Number of daily newspapers:
1
Number of retail establishments:
452
Number of non-daily newspapers:
1
Number of service establishments:
914
Number of libraries:
8
Source: State Health Planning and Development Agency; Alabama Press Association; Nielsen
