Kinsey
Kinsey is located on US Highway 431 about 25 miles from the Florida state line and 20 miles from the Georgia state line. We have good access to all local services, including two large regional hospitals.
Kinsey is a progressive bedroom community of approximately 2,000 people. We have an active volunteer fire department and two police officers. We work closely with Houston County and its services to make the quality of life in our community one of the best in the area.
With our location and the goals of our town it would be an ideal area for retirees of all income levels.
We have existing subdivision location to fit most any budget.
Community Profile
Population (2000)
| City | 1,796 |
| County | 88,787 |
| Per capita Income (2000) | $14,196 |
| Median Family Income (2000) | $33,950 |
Location/Transportation
| Commercial Airline | No |
| Nearest Regional Airport | Dothan, 10 miles |
| Distance to other Commercial Airports | |
| Montgomery Airport | 90 miles |
| Tallahassee, Fl. | 95 miles |
| Interstate Highways | No |
| Distance to Insterstate Highways | |
| I-10 | 45 miles |
| I-65 & I 85 | 90 miles |
| Four Lane Highways | US HWYS 231 & 431, |
| State Highways | |
| Distance to: | |
| Atlanta | 200 miles |
| Birmingham | 200 miles |
| Mobile | 200 miles |
| Tallahassee | 95 miles |
| Panama City Beach, FL | 90 miles |
| Public Transportation | no |
Crime Statistics
Crime Index: 5274.49
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: | approx. $150.00 |
| Total Millage Rate | |
| Sales Tax | 8% |
| Automobile Tag: $15,000 vehicle | approx. $65.00 |
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 |
| Approximate cost of 1,800 sq. ft. home with two car garage - New |
Utilities/Services
| Public Water | Yes |
| Cost per 1000 gallons | -$8.32 for 2000. gallons |
| Public Sewer | Yes |
| Cost of Sewage Service | minimum water plus $3.00 |
| Electricity | |
| Cost per 1000 kwh | |
| Garbage Service | yes |
| Cost | $9.60 per month |
| Number of pick ups per week | 1 |
| Cable TV | |
| Cost of Basic Service | $ 28.00 |
| Number of basic channels | 60 |
| Percent of community coverage | 70% |
Health Care
| Physicians | |
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| County | |
| Hospital Beds | |
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| Nursing Home Facilities | |
| Assisted Living Facilities | |
| Regional Health Care Center | Yes |
| Proximity to nearest Regional Health Care Center | |
| SE Alabama Medical Center | 5 miles |
| Flowers Hospital | 5 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
| Ft. Rucker | 25 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
| Places of Worship | 3 |
| Denominations | Southern Baptist/Methodist/AME |
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 | |
| Wallace Community College | 10 miles |
| Troy State University of Dothan | 10 miles |
| no |
Tourism/Recreation
| Community Recreation Programs | no |
| Senior Programs | no |
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: | Kinsey Town Hall |
| Address: | 6947 Walden Drive,Kinsey, Al. 36303 |
| Phone: | 334-793-5409 |
| kinsey@graceba.net | |
| Web site |
For general information about retiring in Alabama, please contact Alabama Advantage at armor@mindspring.com.
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This Page was last revised: 05/19/2005
