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Dear Neighbors and Visitors,

Are you looking for that perfect place -a small, Southern town with all of the advantages of a larger city? Guntersville, Alabama, has the best of all possible worlds: beautiful natural settings, excellent schools, over 20 churches, many cultural and civic organizations, an excellent medical complex, a prosperous business community and numerous recreational facilities.

Located on the southern point of the Tennessee River, the city is surrounded by 69,000 acres of water.   The beautiful lake offers excellent fishing, swimming, boating and skiing.
With our vast assortment of retail shops and restaurants, you can meet all of your needs in the immediate area.

Lake Guntersville State Park, located on 5,600 acres, has an 18 hole championship golf course, a 322-site campground and a deluxe lodge and convention center. Another excellent 18-hole gold course is located at Gunter's Landing.

The Guntersville Recreation Department offers a Olympic pool, lighted tennis courts, baseball-softball fields, gym and meeting rooms, parks, playgrounds, lighted walking trails and a lighted bicycle trail.

Guntersville's four schools rank well above the national average academically.  Numerous school activities provide enjoyment for the community.   The Guntersville Public Library, Mountain Valley Council on the Arts, The Whole Backstage and Guntersville Museum and Cultural Center all offer programs and services that appeal to people of all ages and interests.

Senior citizens enjoy a multipurpose center that provides nutrition programs, educational activities, recreational programs, health screenings, arts and crafts and transportation.  The transportation program also serves the entire community.

We hope that this website responds to your needs, whether you already call Guntersville home or planning to visit or relocate here.

Sincerely,

James D. Townson

REQUEST RELOCATION INFORMATION

Contact Name: 

Grant DeMuth is the Director, Economic Development, City of Guntersville

Phone: (256) 571-7560

Email :grant.demuth@guntersvilleal.org

Website: www.guntesrvilleal.org

COMMUNITY LINKS

Marshall County Convention and Visitors Bureau

Alabama Mountain Lakes Association

Lake Guntersville Chamber of Commerce

COMMUNITY PROFILE

City Name: Guntersville

Population: 8,038

County Name: Marshall

Population: 83,000

County Average Growth Rate: 16.3%

Per Capita Income: $15,637.00

Median Family Income: $28,416.00

LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATION

Commercial Airline : Huntsville International - 45 miles

                                    Birmingham International - 75 miles

Nearest Regional Airport: Guntersville Municipal

Distance to: .5 miles

Interstate Highways : No

If no, then distance to interstate highways: 30 miles

Four Lane Highways : 565 - 34 Miles    

                                        59 - 30 Miles

State Highways : AL Highway 79

Distance to...

Atlanta: 150 miles

Birmingham: 70 miles

Mobile: 336 miles

Nashville: 125 miles

Tallahassee: 375 miles

Nearest Coastal City (Name/Distance): Mobile

Public Transportation : Yes

COST OF LIVING INDEX

Please list the MSA of at least one large city in your region: Huntsville 93.9

LOCAL TAXES

Property Taxes on $100,000 home with Homestead Exemption: $

Total Millage Rate:15

Sales Tax (Total): 7%

Automobile Tax & Tag on $15,000 car: 

HOUSING COSTS

Approximate cost of 1,800 sq.ft. Home with two-car garage - 5 to 10 yrs old: 

Approximate cost of 1,800 sq.ft. Home with two-car garage - new: 

UTILITIES/SERVICES

Public Water : Yes

Cost per 1000 gallons: $4.00    2,500 gallons: $10.02

Public Sewer: Yes  

If yes, Approximate percent of community with sewage service: 80%

Cost of Sewage Service: $6.68

Electricity, Cost per 1000 kwh: $66.61

Garbage Service Cost: $10.00

Number of Pick-ups per Week: 1

Cost for Basic Cable TV Service: $24.00

Number of Channels: 30

Percent of community coverage:   %

HEALTH CARE

Number of Physicians:

City: 

County: 72 Physicians - 33 Dentists - 18 Optometrists

Number of hospital Beds: 

City: 90

County: 150

Nursing Home Facilities: 4

Assisted Living Facilities: 2

Regional Health Care Center : No

Distance to regional healthcare center: Hunstville Hospital 40 miles

MILITARY POSTS

Military Posts : No

Name/Distance to: 30 miles to Redstone Arsenal

Military Links: 

RELIGION

Places of Worship:21

Denominations: Protestant, Catholic

WEATHER (High, Mean, Low)

Summer: 78 degrees

Winter: 47 degrees

Rainfall: 53 inches

Snow: Rare

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Post/Secondary Institutions : No

Name/Distance: Snead State Community College 10 miles

Public Library:  Yes 

TOURISM/RECREATION

Community Recreation Programs: Various programs offered by the Recreation Dept.  Golf courses, Lake Guntersville, Lake Guntersville State Park, Catherdral Caverns State Park, Whole back Stage, etc.

Senior Programs: Lakeside Senior Center

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