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Wakulla County Profile
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Nearest MSA: Tallahassee
Time Zone: Eastern
Local Area Code(s): 850
Largest Cities:1 Sopchoppy
2 St. Marks
Miles* To:
Tallahassee...................................24
Orlando...................................217
Tampa...................................191
Jacksonville...................................165
Miami...................................397
Atlanta...................................250
Chicago...................................827
Dallas...................................753
New York...................................933
*Miles are calculated from county seat.
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Wakulla
1980:10,887
1990:14,202
2010:30,776
2020(p):36,200
2040(p):46,700
(p) Denotes Projected Population
Florida
9,746,961
12,938,071
18,801,310
21,326,800
26,081,800
Wakulla Florida
2007$26,843$39,449
2008$27,708$40,133
2009$27,308$38,965
Average TemperatureHighLow
January:6338
July:9272
Florida Mean Annual Precipitation...........................53
Average Annual Rain Days...........................115
(2010)
In-Migration1,653
Out-Migration1,430
Net-Migration 223
*Estimates based on IRS Statistics of Income data
(2010)
Labor Force16,867
Labor Force % of County Population54.8
Number in County Unemployed1,384
Unemployment Rate8.2%

  Monthly labor force data are available from the Florida Agency
  for Workforce Innovation.
N/D = No DataWakullaFlorida
(2010)
Average Annual Employment5,4337,109,630
Natural Resources & Mining0.5%1.2%
Construction5.7%5.0%
Manufacturing10.5%4.3%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities16.3%21.2%
Information0.3%1.9%
Financial Activities3.8%6.6%
Professional & Business Services4.6%14.8%
Education & Health Services0.0%22.0%
Leisure & Hospitality11.0%13.2%
Other Services2.1%3.3%
Public administration7.8%6.6%
UnclassifiedN/D

Average Annual Wage
(2010)
All Industries$32,945
Construction$25,919
Education & Health ServicesN/D
Financial Activities$35,560
Information$47,306
Leisure & Hospitality$11,955
Manufacturing$73,806
Natural Resources & Mining$20,349
Other Services$24,191
Professional & Business Services$38,812
Public administration$35,427
Trade, Transportation and Utilities$25,045
UnclassifiedN/D
Major Private Sector Employers

St. Marks Powder
Business Line: Ordance, Aerospace, & Electronic Products
Number of Employees..................................................... 350

CSG Systems, Inc.
Business Line: Computerized Statement & Invoice Billing
Number of Employees..................................................... 200

Eden Springs
Business Line: Nursing Home
Number of Employees..................................................... 115

Federal InterstatesI-10
Federal HighwaysUS-98, US-319
State HighwaysSR-98, SR-319, SR-363
RailroadsTallahassee CSX Yard
Nearest Airport with Scheduled Commerical Airline Service:Tallahassee Regional Airport
# Runways2
Longest Paved Runway(ft.)8000
General Aviation AirportsFlightline Group, Inc.

Local Deep Water PortPort of St. Marks
Miles to Closest Port0
COUNTY
Countywide Ad Valorem Millage Rates:
Government8.5000
Schools8.5580
Special0.0400
Total17.0980

Ad Valorem Tax Exemption: No
Retail Sales Tax (Local Option)1.00
Federal Enterprise ZoneNo
State Enterprise ZoneEZ-6501, EZ-6502
STATE
Corporate Income Tax5.5%
Personal Income Tax0.0%
Retail Sales Tax6.0%
Electric Companies:
  • Florida Power
  • Talquin Electric

  • Natural Gas Companies:
  • City of Tallahassee
  • Florida Power

  • Telephone Companies:
  • Embarq

  • Water & Sewer Companies:
  • Sopchoppy Water
  • Wakulla County Sewer System
  • Talquin Electric
  • Panacea Area Water System


  • Existing Industrial Zoned LandYes
    Number of Acres240
    Largest Available Contiguous Parcel120

    Industrial ParksYes
    Number of Acres240
    Largest Available Contiguous Parcel120

    Foreign Trade ZonesNo
    Zone Number(s)
    Public
    Schools
    TeachersEnrollments
    Totals:133505,151

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

    Colleges/Universities:
  • Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
  • Florida State Unversity

  • Junior/Community Colleges:
  • Tallahassee Community College

  • Technical Schools:
  • Taylor Technical Institute
  • Lively Vocational and Technical Institute

  • Other Schools:
  • Wakulla Education Center

  • Local Radio Stations:
  • WANF 90.5 FM
  • WCVC 1330 AM
  • WGLF 104.1 FM
  • WMLO 104.9 FM
  • WWFO 99.9 FM
  • WAINB 103.1FM
  • WFSU 88.9 FM
  • WTNT 94.9 FM
  • Local Television Stations:
  • WCTV 6
  • WTLH 49
  • WTWC 40
  • WFSU 11
  • WTXL 27
  • Locally Printed Newspapers:
  • Wakulla News
  • Wakulla Digest

  • Number of Banks:5

    Number of Savings and Loans:0

    Number of Credit Unions:2
    Cost of Living
    Price Level Index, (2010)
    Florida State Average = 100
    200891.64
    200991.27
    201091.96
    Medical Services:
  • Tallahassee Community Hospital
  • Tallahassee Memorial Hospital

  • Recreational Opportunities:
  • Apalachicola National Forest
  • Golf, Hunting, Camping, Hiking, Brd Watching, & Bicycling
  • Gulf Beaches, Crystal Clear Lakes, Rivers & Springs
  • Sailing, Diving, Fishing, Canoeing, Kayaking & Picnicing
  • State, County, & City Parks & Recreational Areas

  • Historical Points Of Interest:
  • San Marcos de Apalachee (Fort of St. Marks)
  • St. Marks Historic Trail
  • St. Marks Wildlife Refuge & the St. Marks Lighthouse
  • Wakulla County Chamber of Commerce (Old Courthouse)
  • Wakulla Springs State Park & Lodge

  • Cultural Events/Festivals:
  • Blue Crab Festival
  • Monarch Butterfly Festival
  • Natural Bridge Reenactment
  • Riverside Stone Crab Festival
  • Rotary Valentine Celebration
  • Sopchoppy 4th of July Festival
  • St. Marks Humanatee Festival
  • Wakulla County Historical Society Gala
  • Wakulla Wildlife Festival
  • Worm Gruntin 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