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RUSSELLVILLE

 

For more information on relocating to Russellville please contact Kim Wright

COMMUNITY LINKS

Alabama Mountain Lakes Association

Northwest Shoals Community College

 

Growing is the word to describe Russellville. From the thriving downtown to the expanding Hwy 43 and 24 areas, Russellville is experiencing growth and change.

A flourishing community starts with wish an attitude - one that welcomes new people and businesses. Many business owners characterize Russellville as a place where people have a strong grasp of traditional values, but at the same time are not afraid of progress. the community of Russellville has many manufacturing and industrial firms producing poultry products, mobile homes, pulleys, roofing materials, lamps, tool and dies, aluminum reclamation, floral accessories, furniture, and textiles.


    COMMUNITY PROFILE

City Name: Russellville

Population: 11,698

County Name: Franklin County



    LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATION

Commercial Airline : no

Nearest Regional Airport: Muscle Shoals

Distance to: 20 mi.

Interstate Highways : no

If no, then distance to interstate highways: 60 mi.

Four Lane Highways : Hwy 43 and 24

State Highways : 243 and 187

Distance to...

Atlanta: 241 mi.

Birmingham: 115 mi.

Mobile: 400 mi

Nashville: 180 mi.

Nearest Coastal City (Name/Distance): Gulf Shores 350 mi.

Public Transportation : yes    


LOCAL TAXES

Property Taxes on $100,000 Home with Homestead Exemption: $350.00

Total Millage Rate: 0.0566

Sales Tax (Total): 8%

Automobile Tax & Tag: $74.28



    HOUSING COSTS

Approximate cost of 1,800 sq.ft. home with two car garage - 5 to 10 yrs old: $115,000.00

Approximate cost of 1,800 sq.ft. home with two car garage - new: $120,000.00

Florence metro. area MSA: 93.9      


    UTILITIES/SERVICES

Public Water : yes

Cost per 1000 gallons: $2.85

Public Sewer : yes

If yes, Approximate percent of community with sewage service: 60%

Cost of Sewage Service: $2.00 per 1000 gallons of water

Electricity, Cost per 1000kwh: $0.05825

Garbage Service Cost: $12.00

Number of Pick ups per Week: one

Cost for Basic Cable TV Service: $10.53

Number of Channels: 13

Percent of community coverage: 75%



    HEALTH CARE

Number of Physicians...

     City: 63

Number of hospital Beds:

     City: 100

Nursing Home Facilities: 4

Assisted Living Facilities: 2

Regional Health Care Center : no


    MILITARY POSTS

Military Posts : no

Name/Distance to:

Public Library : yes


    RELIGION

Places of Worship: 75

Denominations: 9



    LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Post/Secondary Institutions : no
Name/Distance to: Northwest Shoals Community College, Phil Campbell, 7 mi.

 




 

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