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Monroeville is a charming, small southern town—the essence of everything southern. The town serves as the county seat of Monroe County, conveniently located in the "hub" of southwest Alabama, almost equidistant between the capital city of Montgomery, and the port of Mobile. Monroeville’s town square and downtown area are the heart of the community, with the county courthouse, museum, chamber of commerce office, city hall and local retail and professional offices centered in this historic district. Monroeville’s market area is a 30-mile radius of the downtown square, and draws a population of over 55,000 people who come to Monroeville for retail, commercial and health care needs.

Monroeville was declared "The Literary Capital of Alabama" in 1997, by joint declaration of both houses of the Alabama legislature, as a tribute to Nelle Harper Lee and Truman Capote, two of the county’s most famous authors. Monroeville’s most remarked annual event is the Monroe County Heritage Museum’s production of the late Christopher Sergel’s play, "To Kill A Mockingbird." The production involves an all volunteer amateur cast, some of whom have been with the play since its inception eleven years ago. The whole town is involved with this three week event which draws thousands of visitors. Other noted events are the annual Alabama Writers Symposium, hosted by Alabama Southern Community College the first weekend in May, and festivals such as Peterman Station Arts and Crafts, the Dogwood Festival, Christmas Tree Lighting on Downtown Square, etc., which take place throughout the year.

Monroeville is a college town: Alabama Southern Community College’s beautiful campus is an area landmark. The college offers associate degrees in a number of subjects, as well as adult continuing education classes and sports programs such as baseball, softball, tennis, basketball, etc.

Monroe County is a sportsman’s mecca, a hunter’s dream. The county is bounded on the west by the Alabama River, and fishing and boating in area lakes and streams are an enjoyable pastime for city and county residents. People come to Monroe County to find a lifestyle enjoyed by very few people in the world today.

Recreational opportunities abound, through the local YMCA, which has over 400 local members. Golf is a major attraction, with local Vanity Fair Golf & Tennis Club offering a beautiful and challenging 18-hole golf course, swimming facilities, and clubhouse. Tennis is played year-round due to the moderate climate. City parks and hiking trails are enjoyed by residents and visitors.

Monroeville has excellent health-care facilities, with 94-bed Monroe County Hospital meeting health care needs for area residents, and a number of doctor’s and specialty clinics in the area. Monroeville is a small southern town where quality is key.

COMMUNITY PROFILE

City Name: Monroeville

Population: 7,500

County Name: Monroe

Population: 25,000

County Average Growth Rate: 5.81% (1980-1990)

Per Capita Income: $15,530 ( 2000)

Median Family Income: $30,597 (2000)

LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATION

Commercial Airline : No

Nearest Regional Airport: Mobile, Alabama;  Pensacola, Florida

Distance to: 95 miles to Mobile;  96 miles to Pensacola

Interstate Highways : No

If no, then distance to interstate highways: I-65, 25 miles

Four Lane Highways (Please Specify): 

State Highways (Please Specify): State Highway 21, U.S. Highway 84

Distance to...

Atlanta: 259 

Birmingham:    162

Mobile: 87

Nashville: 349

Tallahassee: 228

Nearest Coastal City (Name/Distance): Mobile 85 miles, Pensacola, FL 86 miles

CRIME STATISTICS

COST OF LIVING INDEX

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

Mobile MSA: 500,000

LOCAL TAXES

Property Taxes on $100,000 home with Homestead Exemption: $308.00

Total Millage Rate: 38 mills

Sales Tax (Total): 8%

Automobile Tax & Tag on $15,000 car: $ 41.25 (Monroeville), $30.00 (Monroe County)

HOUSING COSTS

Approximate cost of 1,800 sq.ft. Home with two-car garage - 5 to 10 yrs old: $96,375

                                                                                                          Monroe County: $55,000    

Approximate cost of 1,800 sq.ft. Home with two-car garage - new: $110,950

                                                                                                           Monroe County: $66,000

UTILITIES/SERVICES

Public Water : Yes, Monroe Water Works

Cost per 1000 gallons: First 3,000 Gallons: $ 12.15 minimum

                                           Next 17,000 Gallons: 1.75 per thousand

                                           Next 30,000 Gallons: 1.55 per thousand

                                           Next 50,000 Gallons: 1.40 per thousand

                                           Over 100,000 Gallons: 1.25 per thousand

Public Sewer : Yes, City of Monroeville

If yes, Approximate percent of community with sewage service: 100%

Cost of Sewage Service: $14.00 to $17.00 per month

Electricity, Cost per 1000 kwh: 8 cents

Garbage Service Cost: $ll.00 per month, BFI: Monroeville City

                                          There is no charge for garbage pick-up in Monroe County

Number of Pick-ups per Week: 2

Cost for Basic Cable TV Service: $38.84 per month

Number of Channels: 64

Percent of community coverage: 100%

HEALTH CARE

Number of Physicians: 

City:  17

County: 19

Number of hospital Beds:  Monroe County Hospital

City: 94

County: 94

Nursing Home Facilities: 2

Assisted Living Facilities: 2

Regional Health Care Center : No

Distance to regional healthcare center: Mobile: 85 miles; Pensacola: 86 miles

MILITARY POSTS

Military Posts : No

Name/Distance to: Pensacola Naval Air Station: 85 miles

                                   Maxwell Air Force base: 96 miles

Military Links: 

RELIGION

Places of Worship: 40+

Denominations: Several Protestant, 1 Catholic

WEATHER 

Average Annual Temperature: 65 degrees F.

Spring: 

Summer: 85 degrees F.

Fall: 

Winter: 55 degrees F.

Rainfall: 60 inches average annual

Snow: Last, 1995 ; Annual Average is 0

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Post/Secondary Institutions     : yes

Name/Distance: Alabama Southern Community College - Monroeville

Public Library: Monroe County Public Library

                            Alabama Southern Community College Library

TOURISM/RECREATION

Community Recreation Programs: Yes: City of Monroeville, YMCA, Church Leagues, etc.

Senior Programs: Yes, Monroe County RSVP, YMCA, Church Groups, Meals for the elderly, etc.

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Alabama Southern Community College

Monroe County Heritage Museums

Monroe County Board of Education

Monroe County Hospital

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