Florala
On behalf of our 2000 citizens, I would like to welcome you to one of Alabama's best kept secrets, Florala, a turn-of-the century town, located on the very border of Alabama and Florida.
Florala, where small town values are demonstrated everyday, where neighbors take time to look in on one another, where the whole town takes pride in young people's achievements, and where good cooks show off their skills at church and civic socials.
Florala is located on the shores of Lake Jackson, the largest natural lake in Alabama. The Florala State Park , where ski boats and jet-skis glide over the surface during the warm days of spring and summer, and where big-mouth bass are hauled in at night year round. Florala is only an hour away from the most beautiful beaches in the world, along the Florida Gulf Coast.
You are invited anytime to enjoy the lake, visit the antiques shops downtown, or just enjoy our Southern hospitality.
Community Profile
Population (2000)
| City | 1,964 |
| County | 37,631 |
| Per capita Income (2000) | $11,495 |
| Median Family Income (2000) | $21,176 |
Location/Transportation
| Commercial Airline | no |
| Nearest Regional Airport | Pensacola 70 miles |
| Distance to other Commercial Airports | |
| Interstate Highways: | No |
| Distance to Interstate Highways | |
| I 10 | 30 miles |
| Four Lane Highways | |
| State Highways | Hwy. 333, 85 |
| Distance to: | |
| Atlanta | 307 miles |
| Birmingham | 236 miles |
| Mobile | 154 miles |
| Tallahassee | 147 miles |
| Panama City Beach, FL | |
| Public Transportation | no |
Crime Statistics
Crime Index: 2,563
National: 4,922.7
State: 4,889.7
Cost of Living Index
| Dothan MSA | 93.1 |
| Montgomery MSA | 100 |
Local Taxes
| Property Taxes on $100,000 home with homestead exemption: | $299.00 |
| Total Millage Rate | 34 |
| Sales Tax | 487. |
| Automobile Tag: $15,000 vehicle | $30.00 + taxes |
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 | $72,000.00 |
| Approximate cost of 1,800 sq. ft. home with two car garage - New | $117,000.00 |
Utilities/Services
| Public Water | Yes |
| Cost per 1000 gallons | $8.50 1st 2000 gallons & $2.00 per K |
| Public Sewer | yes |
| Cost of Sewage Service | 0 |
| Electricity | |
| Cost per 1000 kwh | $7.65 |
| Garbage Service | |
| Cost | $13.50 per month |
| Number of pick ups per week | garbage - 1, - |
| Cable TV | |
| Cost of Basic Service | $27.95 |
| Number of basic channels | |
| Percent of community coverage | 75 |
Health Care
| Physicians | |
| City | 2 |
| County | |
| Hospital Beds | |
| City | 24 |
| County | 0 |
| Nursing Home Facilities | 0 |
| Assisted Living Facilities | 0 |
| Regional Health Care Center | no |
| Proximity to nearest Regional Health Care Center | |
| Andalusia Regional Hospital | 25 miles |
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
| Alabama National Guard | 1 mile |
| Eglin Air Force Base, Fl. | 45 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 | 16 |
| Denominations | Protestant, |
Weather
| High | Mean | Low | |
| Spring | 78.7 | 66.1 | 53.5 |
| Summer | 91 | 79.9 | 68.9 |
| Fall | 79.3 | 66.9 | 54.2 |
| Winter | 59.1 | 47.3 | 37.2 |
| Rainfall | |||
| Snow |
Life Long Learning Opportunities
| Post Secondary Institutions | no |
| Name/Distance to nearest P/S institutions | |
| McArthur Tech. College | 25 miles |
| Troy State University | 200 miles |
| Public Library | yes |
Tourism/Recreation
| Community Recreation Programs | Little League |
| Senior Programs | Senior Citizens Center |
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: | Chamber of Commerce |
| Address: | 405 S. 5th St., Florala, Al. 36442 |
| Phone: | 334-858-6252 |
| Web site |
For general information about retiring in Alabama, please contact Alabama Advantage at armor@mindspring.com
Thanks for visiting our virtual community!!!
This Page was last revised: 05/19/2005
