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Putnam County Profile
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Nearest MSA: Jacksonville
Time Zone: Eastern
Local Area Code(s): "352, 386, 904"
Largest Cities:1 Palatka
2 Crescent City
3 Interlachen
Miles* To:
Tallahassee...................................166
Orlando...................................83
Tampa...................................131
Jacksonville...................................46
Miami...................................283
Atlanta...................................333
Chicago...................................908
Dallas...................................920
New York...................................878
*Miles are calculated from county seat.
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Putnam
1980:50,549
1990:65,070
2010:74,364
2020(p):77,300
2040(p):82,900
(p) Denotes Projected Population
Florida
9,746,961
12,938,071
18,801,310
21,326,800
26,081,800
Putnam Florida
2007$25,336$39,449
2008$26,380$40,133
2009$26,923$38,965
Average TemperatureHighLow
January:6947
July:9173
Florida Mean Annual Precipitation...........................53
Average Annual Rain Days...........................117
(2010)
In-Migration2,860
Out-Migration3,001
Net-Migration -141
*Estimates based on IRS Statistics of Income data
(2010)
Labor Force33,226
Labor Force % of County Population44.7
Number in County Unemployed4,187
Unemployment Rate12.6%

  Monthly labor force data are available from the Florida Agency
  for Workforce Innovation.
N/D = No DataPutnamFlorida
(2010)
Average Annual Employment17,6947,109,630
Natural Resources & MiningN/D
Construction4.6%5.0%
Manufacturing12.5%4.3%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities20.6%21.2%
Information0.4%1.9%
Financial Activities4.2%6.6%
Professional & Business Services5.6%14.8%
Education & Health Services13.0%22.0%
Leisure & Hospitality7.4%13.2%
Other Services3.3%3.3%
Public administration10.7%6.6%
Unclassified0.0%0.0%

Average Annual Wage
(2010)
All Industries$33,990
Construction$28,962
Education & Health Services$34,102
Financial Activities$35,254
Information$51,382
Leisure & Hospitality$13,183
Manufacturing$51,070
Natural Resources & MiningN/D
Other Services$22,224
Professional & Business Services$21,205
Public administration$42,522
Trade, Transportation and Utilities$31,722
Unclassified$9,693
Major Private Sector Employers

Georgia Pacific
Business Line: Pulp and paper
Number of Employees..................................................... 1,040

Putnam Community Medical Center
Business Line: Hospital
Number of Employees..................................................... 530

Wal-Mart
Business Line: Retail
Number of Employees..................................................... 525

Georgia Pacific
Business Line: Plywood
Number of Employees..................................................... 430

Precision Response Corporation
Business Line: Customer Service Call Center
Number of Employees..................................................... 400

Seminole Electric Corporation
Business Line: Electric power generation
Number of Employees..................................................... 280

Palatka Heath Care Center
Business Line: Nursing home
Number of Employees..................................................... 215

PDM Bridge
Business Line: Structural steel fabrication
Number of Employees..................................................... 150

Family Medical & Dental Center
Business Line: Healthcare
Number of Employees..................................................... 146

CDR Systems
Business Line: Underground fiberglass vaults
Number of Employees..................................................... 120
Federal InterstatesI-95
Federal HighwaysUS-17
State HighwaysSR-19, SR-20, SR-21, SR-26, SR-100, SR-207
RailroadsCSX
Nearest Airport with Scheduled Commerical Airline Service:Gainesville Municipal
# Runways2
Longest Paved Runway(ft.)8000
General Aviation AirportsPalatka Kay Larkin Municipal Airport

Local Deep Water Port
Miles to Closest Port60
COUNTY
Countywide Ad Valorem Millage Rates:
Government8.5765
Schools7.4570
Special0.0000
Total16.0335
Ad Valorem Tax Exemption: No
Retail Sales Tax (Local Option)1.00
Federal Enterprise ZoneNo
State Enterprise ZoneEZ-5401
STATE
Corporate Income Tax5.5%
Personal Income Tax0.0%
Retail Sales Tax6.0%
Electric Companies:
  • Florida Power & Light Company
  • Clay Electric Cooperative

    • Natural Gas Companies:
  • Palatka Gas Authority
  • City of Crescent City

    • Telephone Companies:
  • AT&T
  • Windstream

    • Water & Sewer Companies:
  • City of Palatka
  • City of Crescent City


    • Existing Industrial Zoned LandYes
    Number of Acres2,580
    Largest Available Contiguous Parcel680

    Industrial ParksYes
    Number of Acres274
    Largest Available Contiguous Parcel45

    Foreign Trade ZonesNo
    Zone Number(s)
    Public
    Schools    		TeachersEnrollments
    Totals:2378111,244

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

    Colleges/Universities:
  • none listed

    • Junior/Community Colleges:
  • St. Johns River Community College
  • Florida College of the Arts
  • St. Leo College

    • Technical Schools:
  • First Coast Technical College

    • Other Schools:
  • none listed

    • Local Radio Stations:
  • WPLK 900 AM
  • WIYD 12.60 AM
  • WHIF 91.3






    • Local Television Stations:
  • WJGV








    • Locally Printed Newspapers:
  • Palatka Daily News
  • Putnam Pennysaver
  • Courier Journal
    		•

    Number of Banks:7

    Number of Savings and Loans:0

    Number of Credit Unions:3
    Cost of Living
    Price Level Index, (2010)
    Florida State Average = 100
    200895.77
    200995.74
    201095.39
    Medical Services:
  • Family Medical & Dental Center
  • Putnam Community Medical Center

    • Recreational Opportunities:
  • Dunn's Creek State Park
  • Fishing, Hunting, Hiking, Canoeing, Horseback Riding, etc.
  • Live Oak Golf & Country Club
  • Ocala National Forest
  • Palatka Municipal Golf Course
  • Putnam County Recreation Dept. (Baseball, Football, Tennis)
  • Ravine Gardens State Park

    • Historical Points Of Interest:
  • Bronson Mullholland House
  • David Browning Railroad Museum
  • Fort Gates Ferry
  • Little Blue House Heritage Museum & Arts Center
  • Mt. Royal Indian Temple Mound
  • Palatka Historic Districts (North & South)
  • Tilghman House

    • Cultural Events/Festivals:
  • Azalea Festival
  • Blue Crab Festival
  • Blue Grass Festival
  • Bostwick Blueberry Festival
  • Catfish Festival
  • Putnam County Fair

    • 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