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Bradford County Profile
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Nearest MSA: Gainesville
Time Zone: Eastern
Local Area Code(s): "352, 386, 904"
Largest Cities:1 Lawtey
2 Hampton
3 Brooker
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
2010:28,520
2020(p):30,800
2040(p):34,400
(p) Denotes Projected Population
Florida
9,746,961
12,938,071
18,801,310
21,326,800
26,081,800
Bradford Florida
2007$25,686$39,449
2008$26,434$40,133
2009$26,921$38,965
Average TemperatureHighLow
January:6542
July:9171
Florida Mean Annual Precipitation...........................53
Average Annual Rain Days...........................116
(2010)
In-Migration1,081
Out-Migration1,230
Net-Migration -149
*Estimates based on IRS Statistics of Income data
(2010)
Labor Force12,625
Labor Force % of County Population44.3
Number in County Unemployed1,213
Unemployment Rate9.6%

  Monthly labor force data are available from the Florida Agency
  for Workforce Innovation.
N/D = No DataBradfordFlorida
(2010)
Average Annual Employment6,8637,109,630
Natural Resources & MiningN/D
Construction3.6%5.0%
Manufacturing4.1%4.3%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities19.0%21.2%
Information0.6%1.9%
Financial Activities2.2%6.6%
Professional & Business Services5.2%14.8%
Education & Health Services12.5%22.0%
Leisure & Hospitality11.3%13.2%
Other Services1.4%3.3%
Public administration0.0%6.6%
UnclassifiedN/D

Average Annual Wage
(2010)
All Industries$30,768
Construction$28,341
Education & Health Services$29,781
Financial Activities$27,912
Information$30,267
Leisure & Hospitality$12,286
Manufacturing$43,735
Natural Resources & MiningN/D
Other Services$23,551
Professional & Business Services$30,427
Public administration$15,919
Trade, Transportation and Utilities$29,540
UnclassifiedN/D
Major Private Sector Employers

Du Pont Titanium Technologies
Business Line: Mining
Number of Employees..................................................... 250

Walmart Supercenter
Business Line: Retail Sales
Number of Employees..................................................... 250

Shands Starke
Business Line: Hospital
Number of Employees..................................................... 200

Bradford Terrace LLC
Business Line: Nursing Home/Rehab
Number of Employees..................................................... 100

Davis Express, Inc.
Business Line: Long Haul Carrier/Trucking
Number of Employees..................................................... 100

Windsor Manor
Business Line: Long Term Skilled Care Facility
Number of Employees..................................................... 100

Winn-Dixie
Business Line: Grocery Store
Number of Employees..................................................... 100

Teal Tile Carpet One Floor
Business Line: Floor Covering Sales/Tile
Number of Employees..................................................... 50

Griffin Industries
Business Line: Grease & Tallow Rendering
Number of Employees..................................................... 50

Tatum Brothers Lumber Company, Inc.
Business Line: Lumber Processing
Number of Employees..................................................... 50
Federal InterstatesI-10, I-75, I-95
Federal HighwaysUS 301
State HighwaysSR 16, SR 100, SR, 21, SR 230
RailroadsCSX
Nearest Airport with Scheduled Commerical Airline Service:Gainesville Regional
# Runways2
Longest Paved Runway(ft.)10000
General Aviation AirportsKeystone Air Park

Local Deep Water PortJacksonville Port Authority
Miles to Closest Port45
COUNTY
Countywide Ad Valorem Millage Rates:
Government9.1769
Schools7.8060
Special0.0000
Total16.9829
Ad Valorem Tax Exemption: No
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 Company

    • 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 Parcel150

    Foreign Trade ZonesYes
    Zone Number(s)
    Public
    Schools    		TeachersEnrollments
    Totals:102633,278

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

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

    • Junior/Community Colleges:
  • none

    • Technical Schools:
  • Bradford Union Career Technical Center

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

    • Local Radio Stations:
  • WEAG 106.3








    • Local Television Stations:
  • WJXT Jacksonville
  • WJXX Channel 25
  • WTLV Channel 12 First Coast News
  • WCJB TV 20 Gainesville
    • Locally Printed Newspapers:
  • Bradford County Telegraph
  • Gainesville Sun
  • Florida Times Union
  • Showcase Advertising
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    Number of Banks:3

    Number of Savings and Loans:0

    Number of Credit Unions:2
    Cost of Living
    Price Level Index, (2010)
    Florida State Average = 100
    200896.94
    200996.91
    201096.55
    Medical Services:
  • Back & Neck Pain Clinic
  • Home Respiratory Care, Inc.
  • Immediate Care Center of Starke
  • Kidney Center of Starke
  • Lake Area Physical Therapy
  • Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc.
  • Shands Starke

    • Recreational Opportunities:
  • Bradford Sportsmens Farm
  • European Rally School & Motorsport Park
  • Fishing
  • Florida Twin Theatre
  • Hunting
  • Keystone Golf & Country Club
  • Starke Golf & Country Club

    • Historical Points Of Interest:
  • Camp Blanding Museum & Memorial Park
  • Eugene L. Matthews- Bradford Co. Historical Museum
  • Historical Downtown Starke, Call Street
  • North Florida Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Santa Fe College Andrews Center
  • Walnut Street Historical Homes
  • Womans Club of Starke

    • Cultural Events/Festivals:
  • Bradford County Fair (March)
  • Bradford County Strawberry Festival (April)
  • Bradford Fest Boots & BBQ (February)
  • Chili Cook Off & Christmas Parade (December)
  • Friday Fest Cruz In (March-October)
  • Great Pumpkin Escape (October)
  • Starke Bike Fest (August)

    • 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