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Contact Name:  Johnny Smith, Mayor

Phone: (256) 435-7611

Address: City of Jacksonville

               320 Church Ave. SE

               Jacksonville, AL 36265

Email: cityhall@jacksonville-al.org

 

COMMUNITY LINKS


www.jacksonville-al.org

www.jsu.edu

www.calhounchamber.org

 

 

Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachians, historic Jacksonville truly lives up to its nickname the GEM OF THE HILLS with its safe neighborhoods, its friendly churches, the charm of its public square, it beckons to many.  Come for a visit.

 

COMMUNITY PROFILE


City Name: Jacksonville

Population: 10,283

County Name: Calhoun

Population: 116,290

County Average Growth Rate: 

Per Capita Income: $10,450

Median Family Income: $24,973 (household) $34,345 (family)

 

LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATION


Commercial Airline : No

Nearest Regional Airport: Birmingham International Airport

Distance to: 65 miles

Interstate Highways : No

If no, then distance to interstate highways: 15 miles to I-20; 35 miles to I-59

Four Lane Highways : AL Hwy 21; 10 miles to US431; 25 miles to US278

State Highways : AL Hwy 21 and AL Hwy 204

Distance to...

Atlanta: 100 miles

Birmingham: 65 miles

Mobile: 305 miles

Nashville: 225 miles

Tallahassee: 325 miles

Nearest Coastal City (Name/Distance): Mobile 305 miles

Public Transportation : Yes

 

CRIME STATISTICS


Crime Index:

National:

State:

 

COST OF LIVING INDEX


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

 

LOCAL TAXES


Property Taxes on $100,000 home with Homestead Exemption: $424.00

Total Millage Rate: .0475

Sales Tax (Total): 8%

Automobile Tax & Tag on $15,000 car: $131.00

 

HOUSING COSTS


Approximate cost of 1,800 sq.ft. Home with two-car garage - 5 to 10 yrs old: $100,000 to $110,000

Approximate cost of 1,800 sq.ft. Home with two-car garage - new: $150,000

 

UTILITIES/SERVICES


Public Water : Yes

Cost per 1000 gallons: $1.43

Public Sewer: Yes  

If yes, Approximate percent of community with sewage service: 70%

Cost of Sewage Service: $1.58 + $1.00 base charge

Electricity, Cost per 1000 kwh: 7/12 cents per 1 kwh

Garbage Service Cost: $9.00

Number of Pick-ups per Week: 1

Cost for Basic Cable TV Service: $7.50 (Broadcast)

                                                        $35.50 (Standard)

Number of Channels: 11 Broadcast

                                    52 Standard

Percent of community coverage: 80%

 

HEALTH CARE


Number of Physicians:

City: 40

County: 125

Number of hospital Beds: 

City: Jacksonville Hospital 89

County: RMC-372   Stringfellow: 123

Nursing Home Facilities: 1

Assisted Living Facilities: 1

Regional Health Care Center : Yes

Distance to regional healthcare center: 12 miles

 

MILITARY POSTS


Military Posts : No

Name/Distance to: Maxwell Gunter Air Force Base (Montgomery, AL 120 miles)

Military Links: 

 

RELIGION


Places of Worship: 19

Denominations: Baptist, Catholic, Church of Christ, Church of God, Holiness, Episcopal, Methodist, Non-denominations.

 

WEATHER (High, Mean, Low)


Spring: 56.6

Summer: 80.3

Fall: 63.0

Winter: 40.6

Rainfall: 52.27

Snow: 0

 

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES


Post/Secondary Institutions : Yes

Name/Distance: Jacksonville State University

Public Library:  Yes and also Houston Cole Library (JSU)

 

TOURISM/RECREATION


Community Recreation Programs: Various programs offered by the Recreation Dept.  Stoneybrook Golf Course, Chief Ladiga Walking Trails, various programs offered by Jacksonville State University.

Senior Programs: RSVP - Senior Nutrition Program

 

 

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