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-20,
Federal highways in county:
431,
Distance from city to nearest interstate:
5 miles
Atlanta
89 miles
Mobile
316 miles
Birmingham
64 miles
Montgomery
149 miles
Huntsville
105 miles
Nashville
230 miles
Jacksonville
435 miles
New Orleans
395 miles
Memphis
298 miles
Savannah
338 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:
Anniston Metropolitan Airport
Location:
Birmingham, AL
Location:
Anniston
Distance from city to:
55 miles
Distance from city to:
7 miles
Runway length:
12002 feet
Runway length:
7000 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:
Yes
Repair service:
Yes
Source: EDPA Survey of Commercial Airports; Alabama Department of Transportation Aeronautics Bureau; www.dot.state.al.us; Airnav.com
Source: Alabama Department of Transportation Intermodal Division, www.dot.state.al.us
County Labor Analysis
(2011)
Labor Force
Civilian labor force number:
53790
Annual employment number:
48846
Annual unemployment number:
4944
Annual unemployment rate:
9.2 %
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: 21797
County Residents Working outside the County: 15783
Top Five Counties Receiving Workers
1:
Talladega
2:
Jefferson
3:
Etowah
4:
Madison
5:
St. Clair
Mean Travel Time to Work:
22.1 mins.
Outside Residents Working in County: 18013
Top Five Counties Sending Workers
1:
Talladega
2:
Etowah
3:
Jefferson
4:
Cleburne
5:
St. Clair
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
Castings for plumbing, industrial, marine and OEM's
230
Source: Local economic development contacts
Education
(2010-2011)
K-12 Information
School System Serving City:
Anniston City Schools
# of elementary:
6
# of middle:
2
# of junior high:
1
# of high:
2
System enrollment:
2320
Spending per pupil:
$10269.7
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:
Central Alabama Comm College Childersburg Campus
Gadsden State Comm College
Gadsden State Comm College Ayers Campus
Gadsden State Comm College E. Broad Street Campus
Gadsden State Comm College Valley Street Campus
Jefferson State Community College @ Moody
Jefferson State Community College @ Pell City
Four-year colleges serving area:
Jacksonville State University
Talladega College
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
5 %
1 %
3 %
4 %
Use Tax General Rate
5 %
1 %
3 %
4 %
Sales Tax on Mfg. Machinery
0.5 %
0.25 %
2.25 %
1.5 %
Use Tax on Mfg. Machinery
0.5 %
2.25 %
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:
Alabama Power Company
Alabama Power Company
Natural Gas:
Southern Natural Gas
Alabama Gas Corporation
Provider(s) to city:
Source Type:
Water:
Anniston Water & Sewer
Surface Water
Sewer:
Anniston Water & Sewer
Telecommunications:
AT&T
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:
62° F
January Average:
43° F
July Average:
80° F
Altitude above sea level:
740 feet
Precipitation (Annual Average Rainfall):
54 inches
Source: National Climatic Data Center; US Geological Survey; US Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service
Governance
Type Government
City:
Council-Manager
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:
4
Number of hotels & other lodging:
43
Number of beds:
590
Number of financial institutions:
121
Number of daily newspapers:
1
Number of retail establishments:
858
Number of non-daily newspapers:
2
Number of service establishments:
1841
Number of libraries:
6
Source: State Health Planning and Development Agency; Alabama Press Association; Nielsen
