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Jefferson County
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County Seat: Monticello
Nearest MSA: Tallahassee MSA
Largest Cities:1 Monticello
Miles* To:
Tallahassee...................................24
Orlando...................................206
Tampa...................................200
Jacksonville...................................134
Miami...................................402
Atlanta...................................224
Chicago...................................812
Dallas...................................774
New York...................................897
*Miles are calculated from county seat.
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Time Zone: Eastern
Local Area Code(s): 850
Jefferson
1980:10,703
1990:11,296
2008:14,547
2015(p):15,300
2030(p):16,700
(p) Denotes Projected Population
Florida
9,746,961
12,938,071
18,328,340
20,955,900
25,340,700
Average TemperatureHighLow
January:6237
July:9170
Florida Mean Annual Precipitation...........................53
Average Annual Rain Days...........................115
(2007)
In-Migration631
Out-Migration765
Net-Migration -134
*Estimates based on IRS Statistics of Income data
(2008)
Labor Force6,868
Labor Force % of County Population47.2
Number in County Unemployed337
Unemployment Rate4.9%

  Monthly labor force data are available from the Florida Agency
  for Workforce Innovation.
N/D = No DataJeffersonFlorida
(2008)
Average Annual Employment2,9567,945,162
Natural Resources & Mining10.0%1.2%
Construction7.4%6.5%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities15.2%20.5%
Manufacturing3.1%4.7%
Information0.7%2.0%
Other Services2.4%3.2%
Public administration19.0%5.9%
UnclassifiedN/D
Leisure & Hospitality5.4%11.9%
Education & Health Services9.9%19.4%
Professional & Business Services5.7%14.4%
Financial Activities4.8%6.6%

Average Annual Wage
(2008)
All Industries$28,875
Construction$32,315
Education & Health Services$24,639
Financial Activities$42,727
Information$33,797
Leisure & Hospitality$10,580
Manufacturing$29,206
Natural Resources & Mining$27,415
Other Services$20,036
Professional & Business Services$22,429
Public administration$32,469
Trade, Transportation and Utilities$27,531
UnclassifiedN/D
JeffersonFlorida
2005$24,597$34,709
2006$25,753$37,099
2007$26,781$38,417
Major Private Sector Employers

Brynwood Center
Business Line: Nursing Facility
Number of Employees..................................................... 125

Simpson Nurseries
Business Line: Wholesale Tree Nursery
Number of Employees..................................................... 100

Crosslandings Health & Rehab Center
Business Line: Skilled Nursing Facility
Number of Employees..................................................... 90

Jefferson County Kennel Club
Business Line: Greyhound Racing
Number of Employees..................................................... 90

Farmers & Merchants Bank
Business Line: Financial Institution
Number of Employees..................................................... 60

Con-way Freight
Business Line: Ground Transportation
Number of Employees..................................................... 27

Florida Auto Tag Agency, Inc.
Business Line: Data Processor (auto title)
Number of Employees..................................................... 17

Federal InterstatesI-10
Federal HighwaysUS-19, US-27, US-90, US-98, US-221
State HighwaysSR-59
RailroadsCSX
Nearest Airport with Scheduled Commerical Airline Service:Tallahassee Regional Airport
# Runways2
Longest Paved Runway(ft.)8000
General Aviation AirportsThe Flightline Group

Local Deep Water PortPort St. Joe
Miles to Closest Port99
COUNTY
Countywide Ad Valorem Millage Rates:
Government8.3226
Schools7.4860
Special0.0000
Total15.8086

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:
  • Progress Energy
  • Tri-County Electric Cooperative

  • Natural Gas Companies:
  • none listed

  • Telephone Companies:
  • Embarq

  • Water & Sewer Companies:
  • City of Monticello
  • Jefferson Communities Water System


  • Existing Industrial Zoned LandYes
    Number of Acres1,200
    Largest Available Contiguous Parcel0

    Industrial ParksYes
    Number of Acres200
    Largest Available Contiguous Parcel0

    Foreign Trade ZonesNo
    Zone Number(s)
    Public
    Schools
    TeachersEnrollments
    Elementary:137624
    Secondary:233530
    Totals:3701,154

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

    Colleges/Universities:
  • Florida A&M University
  • Florida State University
  • University of Florida
  • Valdosta State University, GA
  • Thomas University, GA

  • Junior/Community Colleges:
  • Tallahassee Community College
  • North Florida Community College

  • Vocational/Technical Schools:
  • The Green Industries Institute
  • Lively Technical Center
  • Southwest Georgia Technical Center, GA

  • Other Schools:
  • none

  • Local Radio Stations:
  • none listed








  • Local Television Stations:
  • none listed








  • Locally Printed Newspapers:
  • The Monticello News
  • The Jefferson Journal

  • Number of Banks:2

    Number of Savings and Loans:0

    Number of Credit Unions:1
    Cost of Living
    Price Level Index, (2007)
    Florida State Average = 100
    Sample
    Total87.27
    Food100.00
    Housing73.00
    Medical Care90.00
    Personal Goods and Services 97.00
    Transportation98.00
    Medical Services:
  • Archhold Memorial Hospital - Thomasville
  • Tallahassee Community Hospital
  • Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare

  • Recreational Opportunities:
  • Canoe Trips (Aucilla & Wacissa Rivers)
  • Dog Track
  • Golf & Tennis
  • Hunting & Fishing

  • Historical Points Of Interest:
  • County Court House
  • Jefferson County High School
  • Opera House
  • Presbyterian Church
  • Wirick-Simmons House

  • Cultural Events/Festivals:
  • Downtown Christmas
  • Market Days
  • Opera House (Tours & Events)
  • Self Guided Tours of Historic Downtown
  • Southern Music Rising
  • Watermelon Festival (June)

  • 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