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Bradford County Profile
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County Website : www.northfloridachamber.c
Nearest MSA: Gainesville
Time Zone: Eastern
Local Area Code(s): 352, 386, 904
Largest Cities:1 Starke
2 Lawtey
3 Hampton
Miles* To:
Tallahassee...................................134
Orlando...................................111
Tampa...................................138
Jacksonville...................................36
Miami...................................312
Atlanta...................................298
Chicago...................................879
Dallas...................................888
New York...................................874
*Miles are calculated from county seat.
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Bradford
1980:20,023
1990:22,515
2009:29,235
2015(p):30,700
2030(p):34,300
(p) Denotes Projected Population
Florida
9,746,961
12,938,071
18,537,969
19,881,200
23,821,300
Bradford Florida
2006$24,547$38,161
2007$25,448$39,036
2008$26,137$39,064
Average TemperatureHighLow
January:6542
July:9171
Florida Mean Annual Precipitation...........................53
Average Annual Rain Days...........................116
(2008)
In-Migration1,438
Out-Migration1,231
Net-Migration 207
*Estimates based on IRS Statistics of Income data
(2009)
Labor Force12,493
Labor Force % of County Population42.7
Number in County Unemployed1,022
Unemployment Rate8.2%

  Monthly labor force data are available from the Florida Agency
  for Workforce Innovation.
N/D = No DataBradfordFlorida
(2008)
Average Annual Employment7,2647,945,162
Natural Resources & Mining0.9%1.2%
Construction4.6%6.5%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities20.4%20.5%
Manufacturing6.0%4.7%
Information0.7%2.0%
Other Services2.2%3.2%
Public administration25.2%5.9%
UnclassifiedN/D
Leisure & Hospitality10.7%11.9%
Education & Health Services11.4%19.4%
Professional & Business Services4.4%14.4%
Financial Activities2.5%6.6%

Average Annual Wage
(2008)
All Industries$30,660
Construction$24,837
Education & Health Services$31,960
Financial Activities$30,170
Information$25,629
Leisure & Hospitality$10,965
Manufacturing$37,153
Natural Resources & Mining$36,208
Other Services$20,924
Professional & Business Services$32,441
Public administration$34,848
Trade, Transportation and Utilities$29,653
UnclassifiedN/D
Major Private Sector Employers

Shands at Starke
Business Line: Hospital
Number of Employees..................................................... 240

E.I. DuPont
Business Line: Mining
Number of Employees..................................................... 212

CMC Joist and Deck
Business Line: Steel Joint Manufacturer
Number of Employees..................................................... 150

Bradford Terrace
Business Line: Nursing Home/Rehab
Number of Employees..................................................... 140

Davis Express, Inc.
Business Line: Long Haul Carrier
Number of Employees..................................................... 120

Windsor Manor Nursing Home
Business Line: Long Term Skilled Care
Number of Employees..................................................... 115

Sunshine Industries/BARC
Business Line: Employment Service for Mentally Disadvantaged
Number of Employees..................................................... 75

Griffin Industries
Business Line: Grease & Tallow Rendering
Number of Employees..................................................... 60

Tatum Brothers Lumber Company, Inc.
Business Line: Lumber Processing
Number of Employees..................................................... 45
Federal InterstatesI-10, I-75
Federal HighwaysUS 301
State HighwaysSR 16, SR 100, SR 230
RailroadsCSX
Nearest Airport with Scheduled Commerical Airline Service:Jacksonville International Airport
# Runways2
Longest Paved Runway(ft.)10000
General Aviation Airports1

Local Deep Water PortJacksonville Port Authority
Miles to Closest Port41
COUNTY
Countywide Ad Valorem Millage Rates:
Government9.1760
Schools7.6880
Special0.0000
Total16.8640
Ad Valorem Tax Exemption: Yes
Retail Sales Tax (Local Option)1.00
Federal Enterprise ZoneNo
State Enterprise Zone
STATE
Corporate Income Tax5.5%
Personal Income Tax0.0%
Retail Sales Tax6.0%
Electric Companies:
  • City of Starke
  • Florida Power & Light
  • Clay Electric

    • Natural Gas Companies:
  • City of Starke
  • Sawyer Gas

    • Telephone Companies:
  • Century Link

    • Water & Sewer Companies:
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
  • City of Starke


    • Existing Industrial Zoned LandYes
    Number of Acres0
    Largest Available Contiguous Parcel0

    Industrial ParksYes
    Number of Acres400
    Largest Available Contiguous Parcel200

    Foreign Trade ZonesNo
    Zone Number(s)N/A
    Public
    Schools    		TeachersEnrollments
    Elementary:41171,791
    Secondary:51041,782
    Totals:92213,573

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

    Colleges/Universities:
  • University of Florida
  • St. Leo College
  • University of North Florida
  • Jacksonville University
  • Flagler College
  • Santa Fe College

    • Junior/Community Colleges:
  • none

    • Vocational/Technical Schools:
  • Bradford-Union Area Career Technical Center

    • Other Schools:
  • Bradford Area Truck Driving School
  • European Rally Driving School

    • Local Radio Stations:
  • WEAG 106.3
  • WTLG 88.3







    • Local Television Stations:









    Locally Printed Newspapers:
  • Bradford County Telegraph (www.bctelegraph.com)
    		•

    Number of Banks:4

    Number of Savings and Loans:0

    Number of Credit Unions:1
    Cost of Living
    Price Level Index, (2007)
    Florida State Average = 100
    Sample
    Total88.38
    Food102.00
    Housing76.00
    Medical Care93.00
    Personal Goods and Services 95.00
    Transportation97.00
    Medical Services:
  • Columbia/HCA Senior Center
  • Shands Starke

    • Recreational Opportunities:
  • Fishing / Hunting
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Water Sports

    • Historical Points Of Interest:
  • Camp Blanding Museum & Memorial Park
  • Eugene L. Matthews - Bradford County HIstorical Museum
  • Historical Downtown Starke

    • Cultural Events/Festivals:
  • Bradford County Fair (March)
  • Friday Fest (March-Oct.)
  • Great Pumpkin Escape (October)
  • Santa Fe College Boots & BarBQ (Feb)
  • Starke Bike Fest (last weekend in August)
  • Strawberry Festival (3rd weekend in April)

    • Enterprise Florida, Inc. 800 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1100 Orlando, Florida 32803 Phone 407-956-5600 Fax(407)956-5599
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