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Bradford County
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County Seat: Starke
Nearest MSA: Gainesville MSA
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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Time Zone: Eastern
Local Area Code(s): 352, 386, 904
Bradford
1980:20,023
1990:22,515
2008:29,012
2015(p):30,900
2030(p):34,500
(p) Denotes Projected Population
Florida
9,746,961
12,938,071
18,328,340
20,955,900
25,340,700
Average TemperatureHighLow
January:6542
July:9171
Florida Mean Annual Precipitation...........................53
Average Annual Rain Days...........................116
(2007)
In-Migration1,414
Out-Migration1,164
Net-Migration 250
*Estimates based on IRS Statistics of Income data
(2008)
Labor Force12,534
Labor Force % of County Population43.2
Number in County Unemployed591
Unemployment Rate4.7%

  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
BradfordFlorida
2005$22,254$34,709
2006$23,371$37,099
2007$23,922$38,417
Major Private Sector Employers

CMC Joist of Florida
Business Line: Steel Joint Manufacturer
Number of Employees..................................................... 270

E.I. DuPont
Business Line: Mining
Number of Employees..................................................... 239

Shands at Starke
Business Line: Hospital
Number of Employees..................................................... 172

Bradford Terrace
Business Line: Education
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

Crosley Trailers
Business Line: Equipment Trailers
Number of Employees..................................................... 30

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:
Government9.1769
Schools7.6260
Special0.0000
Total16.8029

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:
  • Sprint

  • 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:51171,791
    Secondary:21041,782
    Totals:72213,573

    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

  • Junior/Community Colleges:
  • Santa Fe Comunity College

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

  • Other Schools:
  • Bradford Area Truck Driving School
  • European Rally Driving School
  • The Believers School of Learning

  • 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
    Food102.56
    Housing76.06
    Medical Care93.33
    Personal Goods and Services 95.99
    Transportation97.56
    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 (April)
  • County Christmas Craft Show (December)
  • Friday Fest (last Friday of each month)
  • Great Pumpkin Escape (October)
  • Starke Bike Fest (3rd Friday and Saturday of June)
  • Starke Fall Festival (SFCC) (October)
  • 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
    Visit us on the World Wide Web: http://www.eflorida.com