Eufaula, the county seat of Barbour County,
has a little bit of everything for everybody. Nowhere else will you find more natural
beauty and opportunities for outdoor adventures.
Eufaula has been a delightful place to live since its
inception in 1814. The town of 13,220 people boasts a low cost of living, a low crime
rate, and a mild climate conducive to year-round activities.
For entertainment, there are annual festivals, boat races,
rodeos, county fairs, and the annual Pilgrimage, which gives you a chance to stroll
through the historic homes of Eufaula and surrounding towns. Locals love to go to the
Eufaula Little Theatre for a play or attend the Eufaula Concert Series, which features
such acts as the Glen Miller, Tommy Dorsey, and Guy Lombardo Orchestras.
Lake Eufaula, a beautiful 45,000-square acre waterway, is
known as the "Bass Capital of the World". If dishing isn't your forte, you've
got plenty of alternatives for outdoor adventure. Like hiking or camping in one of two
state parks in the area, golfing at one of three golf courses,
observing animals and birds in the nearby wildlife refuge, or hunting on public and
private hunting areas.
Community Profile
Population (2000)
| City | 13,908 |
| County | 29,038 |
| Per capita Income (2000) | $16,146 |
| Median Family Income (2000) | $37,640 |
Location/Transportation
| Commercial Airline | no |
| Nearest Regional Airport | Columbus, Georgia 50 miles |
| Distance to other Commercial Airports | |
| Montgomery Airport | 70 miles |
| Dothan Airport | 50 miles |
| Interstate Highways: | No |
| Distance to Interstate Highways | |
| I-185 | 55 miles |
| I10 in | 65 miles |
| Four Lane Highways | Hwy. 431 & 82 |
| State Highways | |
| Distance to: | |
| Atlanta | 168 miles |
| Birmingham | 178 miles |
| Mobile | 235 miles |
| Tallahassee | 150 miles |
| Panama City Beach, FL | 137 miles |
| Public Transportation | no |
Crime Statistics
Crime Index: 3495.02
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 non-negligent 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 |
Local Taxes
| Property Taxes on $100,000 home with homestead exemption: | $39600 |
| Total Millage Rate | .044% |
| Sales Tax | 8% |
| Automobile Tag: $15,000 vehicle | N/A |
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 | $95,000.00 |
| Approximate cost of 1,800 sq. ft. home with two car garage - New | $125,000.00 |
Utilities/Services
| Public Water | Yes |
| Cost per 1000 gallons | |
| Public Sewer | Yes |
| Cost of Sewage Service | |
| Electricity | |
| Cost per 1000 kwh | $65.00 |
| Garbage Service | |
| Cost | |
| Number of pick ups per week | 1 - |
| Cable TV | |
| Cost of Basic Service | $31.27 |
| Number of basic channels | 51 |
| Percent of community coverage |
Health Care
| Physicians | |
| City | 19 |
| County | 2 |
| Hospital Beds | |
| City | 74 |
| County | |
| Nursing Home Facilities | 1 |
| Assisted Living Facilities | 2 |
| Regional Health Care Center | no |
| Proximity to nearest Regional Health Care Center | |
| Lkeview Community | |
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
| Ft. Rucker | 65 miles |
| Ft. Benning, Ga. | 60 miles |
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 | 113 |
| Denominations | 18 |
Weather
| High | Mean | Low | |
| Spring | 77.1 | 63.6 | 50.1 |
| Summer | 91 | 79.1 | 67.4 |
| Fall | 85.2 | 65 | 60.4 |
| Winter | 62.7 | 47.1 | 34.6 |
| Rainfall | |||
| Snow |
Life Long Learning Opportunities
| Post Secondary Institutions | 1--Sparks State Technical Center |
| Name/Distance to nearest P/S institutions | |
| Troy State University | 60 miles |
| Auburn University | 65 miles |
| Public Library | Yes |
Tourism/Recreation
| Community Recreation Programs | Yes-Eufaula Parks & Recreation |
| Senior Programs | Yes RSVP, VFW |
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: | Eufaula/Barbour County Chamber of Commerce |
| Address: | PO Box 697, Eufaula, A. 36072 |
| Phone Number: | 334-687-6664 |
| ebcc@zebra.net | |
| Web site | Eufaula/Barbour C of C |
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This Page was last revised: 05/19/2005
