Samson
Samson Log House Museum
The City
of Samson, nestled in the midst of the Wiregrass Region, is noted for its quiet
solitude and friendly people. Its location makes it
readily accessible to major retail centers, convenient air travel, and
recreational activities.
We have
much to offer in available land and inexpensive housing. Living cost is
well below average and we have found, retirees settling here is a great asset to
our community.
The
Alabama Shakespeare Festival in Montgomery, acclaimed worldwide, is less
than 100 miles from Samson. And the sugar white beaches of the Gulf Coast
are so close you can almost feel the sea breezes. The U. S. Army Aviation
Museum at Fort Rucker is less than thirty miles away.
Community
Profile
Population (1995)
| City |
2,211
|
| County |
24,618
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| County Average Annual Growth
Rate 1990-1995 |
%
|
| Per capita Income (1994)
|
$16,795
|
| Median Family Income
(1997) |
$30,800
|
Location/Transportation
Find
us
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Commercial Airline
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No X
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Nearest Regional Airport
|
|
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Distance to other Commercial Airports
|
Dothan 50 Miles
|
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Montgomery Airport
|
90 miles
|
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Birmingham Airport
|
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Atlanta Airport
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Interstate Highways
|
Yes
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Distance to Interstate Highways
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I10 in
|
30 Miles
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Four Lane Highways
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State Highways
|
52 , 87
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Distance to:
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Atlanta
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215 miles
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Birmingham
|
185 miles
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Mobile
|
120 miles
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Tallahassee
|
115 miles
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Panama City Beach, FL
|
90 miles
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Public Transportation
|
No
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Crime Statistics
Crime Index: 2167.60
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
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Source: ACCRA
Local Taxes
|
Property Taxes on $100,000 home with homestead
exemption:
|
approx.
|
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Total Millage Rate
|
6.5 mills
|
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Sales Tax
|
8%
|
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Automobile Tag: $15,000 vehicle
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approx.
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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
|
$
|
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Approximate cost of 1,800 sq. ft. home with two car garage
- New
|
$
|
Utilities/Services
|
Public Water
|
Yes
|
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Cost per 1000 gallons
|
Base - $ 1.00 after flat rate
|
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Public Sewer
|
Yes
|
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Cost of Sewage Service
|
$6.00 flat rate and then $1.00 per thousand gallons
|
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Electricity
|
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Cost per 1000 kwh
|
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Garbage Service
|
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Cost
|
$9.00 per month
|
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Number of pick ups per week
|
garbage - 1, -
|
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Cable TV
|
|
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Cost of Basic Service
|
$23.95
|
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Number of basic channels
|
40
|
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Percent of community coverage
|
100%
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Health Care
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Physicians
|
|
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City
|
1
|
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County
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|
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Hospital Beds
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City
|
0
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County
|
|
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Nursing Home Facilities
|
0
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Assisted Living Facilities
|
0
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Regional Health Care Center
|
No
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Proximity to nearest Regional Health Care
Center
|
|
|
Wiregrass Hospital
|
10 Miles
|
|
Enterprise
|
23 miles
|
|
Dothan
|
50 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
|
Place of Worship
|
12
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Denominations
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Protestant
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Weather
|
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High
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Mean
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Low
|
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Spring
|
77
|
64.6
|
51.8
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Summer
|
90.8
|
80.8
|
70.3
|
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Fall
|
78.4
|
65.8
|
52.8
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Winter
|
58.8
|
47.5
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35.8
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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
|
no
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Name/Distance to nearest P/S institutions
|
|
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Enterprise State Junior College
|
23 miles
|
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MacArthur Technical
|
19 miles
|
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Public Library
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Tourism/Recreation
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Community Recreation Programs
|
Yes
|
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Senior Programs
|
Yes
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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.
Interested in more community information?
| Please contact: |
City Clerk |
| Address: |
104 E. Main Street, Samson, Alabama
36477 |
| Phone: |
334-898-7541 |
| Email |
cityof samson@alaweb.com |
| Web site |
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