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Suwannee County Profile
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Nearest MSA: Gainesville
Time Zone: Eastern
Local Area Code(s): 386
Largest Cities:1 Live Oak
2 Branford
Miles* To:
Tallahassee...................................79
Orlando...................................162
Tampa...................................163
Jacksonville...................................79
Miami...................................357
Atlanta...................................253
Chicago...................................840
Dallas...................................832
New York...................................879
*Miles are calculated from county seat.
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Suwannee
1980:22,287
1990:26,780
2010:41,551
2020(p):49,300
2040(p):59,600
(p) Denotes Projected Population
Florida
9,746,961
12,938,071
18,801,310
21,326,800
26,081,800
Suwannee Florida
2007$27,089$39,449
2008$27,737$40,133
2009$27,604$38,965
Average TemperatureHighLow
January:6540
July:9371
Florida Mean Annual Precipitation...........................53
Average Annual Rain Days...........................115
(2010)
In-Migration1,991
Out-Migration2,026
Net-Migration -35
*Estimates based on IRS Statistics of Income data
(2010)
Labor Force18,384
Labor Force % of County Population44.2
Number in County Unemployed1,925
Unemployment Rate10.5%

  Monthly labor force data are available from the Florida Agency
  for Workforce Innovation.
N/D = No DataSuwanneeFlorida
(2010)
Average Annual Employment10,6847,109,630
Natural Resources & MiningN/D
Construction3.1%5.0%
Manufacturing14.5%4.3%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities17.8%21.2%
Information0.7%1.9%
Financial Activities1.6%6.6%
Professional & Business Services2.0%14.8%
Education & Health Services13.5%22.0%
Leisure & Hospitality7.7%13.2%
Other Services1.9%3.3%
Public administration14.4%6.6%
UnclassifiedN/D

Average Annual Wage
(2010)
All Industries$28,143
Construction$28,468
Education & Health Services$27,199
Financial Activities$29,326
Information$39,094
Leisure & Hospitality$12,792
Manufacturing$27,548
Natural Resources & MiningN/D
Other Services$22,396
Professional & Business Services$32,170
Public administration$36,764
Trade, Transportation and Utilities$24,951
UnclassifiedN/D
Major Private Sector Employers

Pilgrim's Pride
Business Line: Poultry Manufacturing
Number of Employees..................................................... 1,654

Advent Christian Village
Business Line: Assisted Living
Number of Employees..................................................... 485

Shands of Live Oak
Business Line: Healthcare
Number of Employees..................................................... 175

Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch
Business Line: Youth Home
Number of Employees..................................................... 140

Musgrove Construction
Business Line: Electrical Contractor
Number of Employees..................................................... 110

Suwannee Valley Electric Co-Op
Business Line: Rural Electric
Number of Employees..................................................... 101
Federal InterstatesI-10, I-75
Federal HighwaysUS-90, US-129, US-27
State HighwaysSR-51
RailroadsCSX Railway
Nearest Airport with Scheduled Commerical Airline Service:Gainesville Regional Airport
# Runways2
Longest Paved Runway(ft.)7504
General Aviation AirportsLive Oak

Local Deep Water PortJacksonville Port Authority
Miles to Closest Port81
COUNTY
Countywide Ad Valorem Millage Rates:
Government8.0000
Schools8.0860
Special0.4143
Total16.5003
Ad Valorem Tax Exemption: Yes
Retail Sales Tax (Local Option)1.00
Federal Enterprise ZoneNo
State Enterprise ZoneEZ-6101
STATE
Corporate Income Tax5.5%
Personal Income Tax0.0%
Retail Sales Tax6.0%
Electric Companies:
  • Progress Energy
  • Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative

    • Natural Gas Companies:
  • City of Live Oak

    • Telephone Companies:
  • Windstream

    • Water & Sewer Companies:
  • City of Live Oak


    • Existing Industrial Zoned LandYes
    Number of Acres480
    Largest Available Contiguous Parcel97

    Industrial ParksYes
    Number of Acres132
    Largest Available Contiguous Parcel97

    Foreign Trade ZonesNo
    Zone Number(s)
    Public
    Schools    		TeachersEnrollments
    Totals:124216,172

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

    Colleges/Universities:
  • University of Florida
  • FAMU
  • Florida State University
  • St. Leo University

    • Junior/Community Colleges:
  • North Florida Community College
  • Florida Gateway College

    • Technical Schools:
  • Suwannee-Hamilton Technical Center

    • Other Schools:
  • none

    • Local Radio Stations:
  • WLVO
  • WOLR
  • WQHL






    • Local Television Stations:
  • none listed








    • Locally Printed Newspapers:
  • Suwannee Democrat
    		•

    Number of Banks:4

    Number of Savings and Loans:1

    Number of Credit Unions:1
    Cost of Living
    Price Level Index, (2010)
    Florida State Average = 100
    200891.50
    200991.48
    201093.32
    Medical Services:
  • Shands of Live Oak

    • Recreational Opportunities:
  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • State & Regional Parks
  • Suwannee County Recreation Dept.

    • Historical Points Of Interest:
  • Suwannee County Courthouse
  • Suwannee County Museum
  • Suwannee River

    • Cultural Events/Festivals:
  • Blueberry Festival
  • Branford River Reunion
  • Christmas on the Square
  • Dowling Park Artists Series
  • Fall Festival
  • Railroad Days
  • Suwannee River Music Festival

    • 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