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Ozark
Dale County Lake
Bright
sunshine, green rolling hills and warm smiles welcome you here. Dale
County and Ozark have the best of both worlds - a small town atmosphere with
friendly people, yet close to larger cities and other attractions.
The Ozark
area has a low tax structure, with certain retirement incomes being exempt from
Alabama income tax, as well as one of the lowest crime rates in the State.
The climate is mild, leaving ample opportunity for outdoor recreation
year-round. Two golf courses are located in Ozark, and rivers and lakes
are available for fishing and boating. Bass, bluegill, and catfish are the
"catch of the day" at Dale County (Ed Lisenby) Lake, located in Ozark. The
sportsman knows no off-season with deer, turkey, and quail in
abundance.
Full
medical facilities are offered with an 89 bed County hospital, two nursing homes
and a new assisted living facility. Educational opportunities are
available at nearby Wallace College, with the aviation campus located in Ozark,
and Troy State University at Dothan just fifteen minutes away.
Housing is
available, with two new sub-divisions, and land for custom homes with
acreage. For the military retired, Ozark is the "Home of Fort Rucker", the
largest helicopter training center in the world.
The Ozark
area has been selected as one of the 25 best places to retire in the United
States by Consumer Digest magazine. Come visit with us and see for yourself - it
will be a pleasure to have you.
Community
Profile
Population (1995)
| City |
12,745 |
| County |
49,167 |
| County Average Annual Growth
Rate 1990-1995 |
% |
| Per capita Income (1994) |
$27,585 |
| Median Family Income
(1997) |
$36,900 |
Location/Transportation
Find
Us
| Commercial Airline |
No |
| Nearest Regional Airport |
15 miles - Dothan Airport |
| Distance to other Commercial Airports |
|
| Montgomery Airport |
86 miles |
| Birmingham Airport |
176 miles |
| Atlanta Airport |
215 miles |
| Interstate Highways |
No |
| Distance to Insterstate Highways |
|
| I65 & I85 in Montgomery,
AL |
86 miles |
| I10 in Cottondale, FL |
52 miles |
| Four Lane Highways |
US HWYS 231 & 84 |
| State Highways |
HWYS 123, 27, 134, 105, 249 |
| Distance to: |
|
| Atlanta |
215 miles |
| Birmingham |
176 miles |
| Mobile |
197 miles |
| Tallahassee |
185 miles |
| Panama City Beach, FL |
87 miles |
| Public Transportation |
No |
Crime Statistics
Crime Index: 2292.54
National: 4,922.7
State: 4,889.7
* The Crime Index is a measure of the number of crimes per 100,000
population. The index is composed of selected offenses used to gauge
fluctuations in the overall volume and rate of crime reported to law
enforcement. The offenses included are the violent crimes of murder and
nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault, and
property crimes of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson.
Cost of Living Index
| Dothan MSA |
93.1 |
| Montgomery MSA |
100 |
Local Taxes
| Property Taxes on $100,000 home with homestead
exemption: |
approx. $467.00 |
| Total Millage Rate |
52.5 mills |
| Sales Tax |
8% |
| Automobile Tag: $15,000 vehicle |
approx.
$145.00 |
For details on Alabama State Taxes, click here. (Alabama Revenue Department)
Housing Costs
| Approximate cost of 1,800 sq. ft. home with two car garage
- 5 to 10 yrs old |
$120,000 |
| Approximate cost of 1,800 sq. ft. home with two car garage
- New |
$145,000 |
Utilities/Services
| Public Water |
Yes |
| Cost per 1000 gallons |
Base - $5.25, $1.25 1st 2,000 gals, $1.30
thereafter. |
| Public Sewer |
Yes |
| Cost of Sewage Service |
$1.20 per 1000 gals., Base $5.50 |
| Electricity |
|
| Cost per 1000 kwh |
approx. $75.00 per month, Base - $8.91 |
| Garbage Service |
|
| Cost |
$12.00 per month |
| Number of pick ups per week |
garbage - 1, trash - 1, recycling - 1 |
| Cable TV |
|
| Cost of Basic Service |
$10.45 |
| Number of basic channels |
10 |
| Percent of community coverage |
98% |
Health Care
|
Physicians |
|
|
City |
35 |
|
County |
3 |
|
Hospital Beds |
|
|
City |
0 |
|
County |
89 |
|
Nursing Home Facilities |
2 |
|
Assisted Living Facilities |
11 |
|
Regional Health Care Center |
No |
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Proximity to nearest Regional Health Care Center |
|
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Southeast Alabama Medical
Center |
20 miles |
|
Flowers Hospital |
20 miles |
|
|
Health Care Cost Index: (Available for Regional Health Care
Centers only - percent of national average)
| Dothan MSA |
82.9 |
| Montgomery MSA |
96.4 |
Source: ACCRA Data
Military Posts
Armed Services Links
FAMNET -
best information for relocation
Department of
Veteran Affairs
Air Force Personnel
Center
Bureau of Naval
Affairs
Retired and
Annuity Pay
U.S. Office of Personnel
Management
Religion
| Places of Worship |
over 100 in county |
| Denominations |
18+ |
Weather
|
High |
Mean |
Low |
| Spring |
78.7 |
66.1 |
53.5 |
| Summer |
91 |
79.9 |
68.9 |
| Fall |
79.3 |
66.9 |
54.2 |
| Winter |
59.1 |
47.3 |
37.2 |
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| Rainfall |
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| Snow |
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Life Long Learning
Opportunities
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Post Secondary Institutions |
Yes |
|
Name/Distance to nearest P/S institutions |
|
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Troy State University at
Dothan |
14 miles |
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Wallace College |
12 miles |
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Wallace College - Aviation Campus
in Ozark |
0 miles |
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Public Library |
Yes |
Tourism/Recreation
| Community Recreation Programs |
Yes |
| Senior Programs |
Yes |
Regional Links
SAEDP
Tourism/Recreation
Southeast Alabama
Network
Historic Chattahoochee
Commission
State Links
State of Alabama
Alabama State
Parks
Travel and Tourism
Department of Conservation
Alabama Department of Archives and
History
Robert Trent Jones Golf
Trail
Alabama Live
For more detailed county demographics, please visit the American Community Network.
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