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Santa Rosa County Profile
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Nearest MSA: Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Bren
Time Zone: Central
Local Area Code(s): 850
Largest Cities:1 Milton
2 Gulf Breeze
3 Jay
Miles* To:
Tallahassee...................................166
Orlando...................................372
Tampa...................................330
Jacksonville...................................322
Miami...................................533
Atlanta...................................265
Chicago...................................774
Dallas...................................592
New York...................................1010
*Miles are calculated from county seat.
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Santa Rosa
1980:55,988
1990:81,608
2010:151,372
2020(p):182,700
2040(p):237,300
(p) Denotes Projected Population
Florida
9,746,961
12,938,071
18,801,310
21,326,800
26,081,800
Santa Rosa Florida
2007$32,782$39,449
2008$33,312$40,133
2009$33,498$38,965
Average TemperatureHighLow
January:6042
July:9074
Florida Mean Annual Precipitation...........................53
Average Annual Rain Days...........................110
(2010)
In-Migration11,966
Out-Migration10,266
Net-Migration 1,700
*Estimates based on IRS Statistics of Income data
(2010)
Labor Force71,449
Labor Force % of County Population47.2
Number in County Unemployed7,026
Unemployment Rate9.8%

  Monthly labor force data are available from the Florida Agency
  for Workforce Innovation.
N/D = No DataSanta RosaFlorida
(2010)
Average Annual Employment30,7447,109,630
Natural Resources & Mining0.7%1.2%
Construction7.1%5.0%
Manufacturing2.1%4.3%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities21.2%21.2%
Information3.9%1.9%
Financial Activities3.9%6.6%
Professional & Business Services12.2%14.8%
Education & Health Services12.9%22.0%
Leisure & Hospitality14.1%13.2%
Other Services3.0%3.3%
Public administration8.9%6.6%
Unclassified0.0%0.0%

Average Annual Wage
(2010)
All Industries$32,486
Construction$31,799
Education & Health Services$38,827
Financial Activities$30,462
Information$33,170
Leisure & Hospitality$13,928
Manufacturing$39,263
Natural Resources & Mining$36,307
Other Services$25,391
Professional & Business Services$45,055
Public administration$39,705
Trade, Transportation and Utilities$27,701
Unclassified$38,035
Major Private Sector Employers

Wal-Mart
Business Line: Department Stores
Number of Employees..................................................... 1,200

Baptist Health Care
Business Line: Hospital - General & Surgical
Number of Employees..................................................... 600

Clearwire
Business Line: Technical Service Centers
Number of Employees..................................................... 500

Mediacom
Business Line: Internet & Cable Service Provider
Number of Employees..................................................... 400

Santa Rosa Medical Center
Business Line: Hospital - General & Surgical
Number of Employees..................................................... 375

GEO
Business Line: Private Prison
Number of Employees..................................................... 300

Publix
Business Line: Grocery Store
Number of Employees..................................................... 300

Lowes
Business Line: Home Center
Number of Employees..................................................... 300

L3 Communications/Vertex Aerospace
Business Line: Aircraft Service & Maintenance
Number of Employees..................................................... 240

Lifeguard Ambulance Service
Business Line: Ambulance-Service/Logistics
Number of Employees..................................................... 175
Federal InterstatesInterstate 10
Federal HighwaysUS-90, US-98
State HighwaysSR-87, SR-89
RailroadsCSX Transportation
Nearest Airport with Scheduled Commerical Airline Service:Pensacola Regional Airport
# Runways2
Longest Paved Runway(ft.)7004
General Aviation AirportsPeter Prince Airport

Local Deep Water PortPort of Pensacola
Miles to Closest Port17
COUNTY
Countywide Ad Valorem Millage Rates:
Government6.0953
Schools7.9160
Special0.0400
Total14.0513
Ad Valorem Tax Exemption: Yes
Retail Sales Tax (Local Option)0.50
Federal Enterprise ZoneNo
State Enterprise ZoneEZ-5701
STATE
Corporate Income Tax5.5%
Personal Income Tax0.0%
Retail Sales Tax6.0%
Electric Companies:
  • Gulf Power Company
  • Escambia Electric Co-op

    • Natural Gas Companies:
  • City of Milton
  • Jay Utilities
  • Gulf Breeze Natural Gas
  • Okaloosa Gas

    • Telephone Companies:
  • AT&T

    • Water & Sewer Companies:
  • City of Milton
  • Bagdad-Garcon Water System
  • Berrydale Water System
  • East Milton Water
  • Pace Water


    • Existing Industrial Zoned LandYes
    Number of Acres700
    Largest Available Contiguous Parcel160

    Industrial ParksYes
    Number of Acres700
    Largest Available Contiguous Parcel160

    Foreign Trade ZonesNo
    Zone Number(s)
    Public
    Schools    		TeachersEnrollments
    Totals:381,75325,533

    Private Schools Available: Yes
    POST SECONDARY EDUCATION SERVING THE COUNTY:

    Colleges/Universities:
  • University of West Florida
  • Pensacola Christian College
  • Troy State University
  • University of Florida
  • Northwest Florida State College
  • Pensacola State College

    • Junior/Community Colleges:
  • none listed

    • Technical Schools:
  • Locklin Tech

    • Other Schools:
  • none

    • Local Radio Stations:
  • WMEZ 94.1
  • WMXC 99.9
  • WNRP 1620
  • WUWF 88.1
  • WZNS 96.5
  • WABB 97.5
  • WYCT 98.7
  • WXBM 102.7
    • Local Television Stations:
  • WEAR 3
  • WSRE
  • WKRG 5
  • WPMI 15
  • WALA 10
    • Locally Printed Newspapers:
  • Pensacola News Journal
  • Navarre Press
  • Independent News
  • Northwest Florida Daily News
  • Pensacola Business Journal
  • Santa Rosa Press Gazette
  • Gulf Breeze News
  • Santa Rosa Pelican
    		•

    Number of Banks:11

    Number of Savings and Loans:0

    Number of Credit Unions:6
    Cost of Living
    Price Level Index, (2010)
    Florida State Average = 100
    200891.77
    200992.44
    201093.99
    Medical Services:
  • Andrews Institute
  • Baptist Hospital
  • Lifeguard Ambulance Service
  • Sacred Heart Hospital
  • Santa Rosa Medical Center
  • The Woodlands
  • West FL Regional Medical Center

    • Recreational Opportunities:
  • Beaches
  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Museums
  • National & State Parks
  • Shopping

    • Historical Points Of Interest:
  • Arcadia Mill Site
  • Bagdad Museum & Info Center
  • Imogene Theatre
  • L & N Railroad Depot Museum
  • Milton Opera House
  • Verteran's Memorial
  • Wayside Park

    • Cultural Events/Festivals:
  • Blue Angels Classic
  • Bonfire Jam
  • First Night Santa Rosa
  • Gulf Breeze Arts Festival
  • Jay Peanut Festival
  • Milton Riverfest
  • Navarre Funfest

    • Enterprise Florida, Inc. 800 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1100 Orlando, Florida 32803 Phone 407-956-5600 Fax(407)956-5599
    Visit us on the World Wide Web: http://www.eflorida.com