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If you would like information about relocation or retirement in Valley Grande, please contact

Virginia Webb

348 County Road 240

Valley Grande, AL 36703         

Phone: 334-875-2929

E-Mail: vgcityhall@bellsouth.net

Website: www.cityofvalleygrande.com

COMMUNITY PROFILE


City Name: Valley Grande

Population: 1979 (as of incorporation in 2003)

County Name: Dallas

Population: 43,365

LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATION


Nearest Regional Airport: Montgomery Airport (Dannelly Field) Approximately 40 miles away.

Interstate Highways: Nearest Highway is 40 miles in Montgomery.

State Highways: AL Hwy 22, and AL Hwy 14 West

Distance to...

 

Atlanta: 215 Miles

Birmingham:88 Miles

Mobile: 169 Miles

Nashville: 298 Miles

Tallahassee: 225 Miles

Nearest Coastal Cities:  Gulf Shores AL- 169 miles

Public Transportation: no

LOCAL TAXES


Property Taxes on $100,000 home with Homestead Exemption:   City = $0    County = $282.00

      Total Millage RateCity = 0   County = $34 mils

 Sales Tax (Total):    4 cents total / local

 Automobile Tax & Tag on $15,000 car: Tag + issuance fee = $30.00, tax based on 15% value of vehicle

 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:  No

 Public Sewer: No

 Electricity, Cost per 1000kwh:   $72.50

Garbage Service Cost:    Approx $20 per month

 Number of Pick-ups per Week:  1 - 2

 Cost for Basic Cable TV Service:   $16.24

      Number of Channels:    18

 HEALTH CARE


 Number of Physicians:

      City:   1

      County:   67 Physicians, 14 Dentists

 Number of hospital Beds:  

     City:    0

     County:  339

 Nursing Home Facilities:    3 in County

 Assisted Living Facilities:     2 in County       

 Regional Health Care Center:   Yes

      Distance to regional healthcare center:   approx 7 miles  

 MILITARY POSTS


 Military Posts:   No

      Name/Distance to:   Maxwell – Gunter AFB, Montgomery (40 miles)

 RELIGION


 Places of Worship From historic to contemporary, Valley Grande has numerous churches of various denominations.

 LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES


 Post/Secondary Institutions 3 in County

      Name/Distance:    Wallace Community College Selma, Concordia College, Selma University

 Public Library:  1 in County 

TOURISM/RECREATION


 Community Recreation Programs: 

  • Valley Grande Park & Walking Trail

  • Valley Grande Golf Course (18 holes / newly renovated) 

  • Recreational activities in and around Valley Grande include: Hunting, fishing, boating, golf, and many others.

  • Dallas County YMCA – new state of the art facility.

  • 2 health clubs in County

Senior Programs:  A variety of senior programs available through the Dallas County YMCA and area churches.

 

 

 

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