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MOBILE

  Contact: Ron McConnell for more information 

COMMUNITY LINKS

www.ci.mobile.al.us
www.mobile.org
www.mobcham.org

Welcome to the Port City--Mobile, a city of international flavors and historic charm. Flags of many colors have flown over the city in its 300 years, including British, Spanish, French, Confederate, Colonial, and of course Old Glory.

America's history books are filled with stories of battles and victories, of great efforts to build and grow a stronger community through progress and hard work. Generations of proud Mobile Families have helped gorge a unique city that celebrates its past while at the same time finds itself leaping into the next century. it's the story of America. and you can find that story in every nook and cranny of this distinctly Southern city that acknowledges its part in history and also looks forward to an even brighter future.

 

COMMUNITY PROFILE

City Name:  Mobile

Population: 225,000

County Name: Mobile County

Cost of Living Index: MSA-97.1



    LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATION

Commercial Airline : yes

Nearest Regional Airport: Mobile Regional Airport

    Distance to: 

Interstate Highways : yes

    If no, then distance to interstate highways: 

Four Lane Highways : Airport Blvd, Dauphin ST, Springhill Ave, Cottage Hill Rd.

State Highways : US 90 & 98, HWY 45 & 43


Distance to...

    Atlanta: 400 Mi.

    Birmingham: 270 Mi.

    Mobile: 0

    Nashville: 400 Mi.

    Nearest Coastal City (Name/Distance): Gulf Shores...60 Mi.

Public Transportation : yes


LOCAL TAXES

Property Taxes on $100,000 Home with Homestead Exemption: 

Total Millage Rate: 7 mills

Sales Tax (Total): 9%

Automobile Tax & Tag:  



    HOUSING COSTS

Approximate cost of 1,800 sq.ft. home with two car garage - 5 to 10 yrs old: $110,000.00

Approximate cost of 1,800 sq.ft. home with two car garage - new: $140,000.00


    UTILITIES/SERVICES

Public Water : yes

Cost per 1000 gallons: $1.82

Public Sewer : yes

If yes, Approximate percent of community with sewage service: 90%

Cost of Sewage Service: $3.06/m

Electricity, Cost per 1000kwh: $0.05

Garbage Service Cost: none

Number of Pick ups per Week: 2

Cost for Basic Cable TV Service: $40.00

Number of Channels: 50

Percent of community coverage: 80%


    HEALTH CARE

Number of Physicians...

     City: 300+

    County: 400+

Number of hospital Beds...

     City: 2000+

     County: 2500+

Nursing Home Facilities: 6

Assisted Living Facilities: 12

Regional Health Care Center : yes


    MILITARY POSTS

Military Posts : yes

    Name/Distance to: US Coast Guard...10 Mi.

 

    LIBRARY

Public Library : yes


    RELIGION

Places of Worship: 200+

Denominations: all



    LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Post/Secondary Institutions : yes


 

 

 

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