COMMUNITY PROFILE

Banks:
Bank of Jackson County
Farm Credit of NW Florida
People's First
Regions Bank
SouthTrust Bank

Chamber of Commerce:
Marianna Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 130, 2928 Jefferson St., Marianna, FL 32447
(850)482-8061 Fax(850)263-1953

Development Councils:
Jackson County Development Council, Inc.
P.O. Box 920, 2840 Jefferson St., Marianna, FL 32447
(850)526-4005 Fax(850)526-4008

East Jackson County Development Council
P.O. Box 709, Sneads, FL 32460
(850)593-6495 Fax(850)663-4822

Media:
Cable TV: Comcast
Newspapers:
Jackson County Floridan
The Graceville News
Tallahassee Democrat (regional)
Radio:
All regional; 17AM, 10FM
Television:
Regional - Dothan, AL; Panama City, FL,; Tallahassee, FL

Medical:
Ambulance Service: 24 hours
Emergency Room Service: Jackson Hospital - 24 Hours
Medical Facilities:
Jackson Hospital
Campbellton-Graceville Hospital
Chipola Retirement Center & Nursing Pavilion
Life Management Center
Jackson County Convalescent Center
Marianna Convalescent Center
Number of Physicians (1994): 42
Number of Dentists (1994): 17

Climate:
Jackson County's climate is moderate with four seasons. Residents enjoy year round Florida sunshine and great outdoor living.
Average winter temperature: 53 degrees F
Average spring temperature: 66 degrees F
Average summer temperature: 81 degrees F
Average fall temperature: 67 degrees F
Average annual rainfall: 55 inches
Population:
1980: 39,154 1990: 41,375 1995: 46,577
2000: 47,037 (projected) 2010: 49,865 (projected)

State Tax Rate:
Corporate Income Tax: 5.5%
Personal Income Tax: None
Retail Sales Tax: 7.5%
Gasoline Tax: $0.123 per gallon
Intangible Tax: 2.0 mills per dollar of value

Cost of Living Index 1995:
Population weighted average for Florida = 100.00
Overall Jackson County Rating: 88.24 - Lowest in Florida!
Food: 90.35
Housing: 83.34
Apparel: 91.90
Transportation: 95.19
Health, Recreation, Personal Service: 86.67

Building Permits:
Total Value:
1991: $12,687,581
1992: $14,356,659
1993: $13,736,487
1994: $21,851,000
1995: $15,999,335
Square Miles: 916
County Seat: Marianna
Government: Commission/Manager

Education:

K-12	Schools	Teachers	Enrollment
Public	19	542	7,732
Private	2	17	170

Higher Education Serving the County:
Florida A&M - Tallahassee, FL
Florida State University - Tallahassee, FL
Troy State University - Dothan, AL
Florida Baptist Theological College - Graceville, FL
Univeristy of Florida - Gainesville, FL

Chipola Junior College - Marianna, FL
Gulf Coast Community College - Panama City, FL
Tallhassee Community College - Tallahassee, FL

Chipola Vo-Tech - Marianna, FL
Washington-Holmes Vo-Tech - Chipley, FL
George C. Washington Community College - Dothan, AL