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Nearest MSA: Tallahassee
Time Zone: Eastern
Local Area Code(s): 850
Largest Cities:1 Tallahassee
Miles* To:
Tallahassee...................................0
Orlando...................................220
Tampa...................................204
Jacksonville...................................157
Miami...................................407
Atlanta...................................229
Chicago...................................807
Dallas...................................753
New York...................................914
*Miles are calculated from county seat.
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Leon
1980:148,655
1990:192,493
2010:275,487
2020(p):300,000
2040(p):345,400
(p) Denotes Projected Population
Florida
9,746,961
12,938,071
18,801,310
21,326,800
26,081,800
Leon Florida
2007$35,794$39,449
2008$36,551$40,133
2009$36,148$38,965
Average TemperatureHighLow
January:6338
July:9272
Florida Mean Annual Precipitation...........................53
Average Annual Rain Days...........................115
(2010)
In-Migration12,257
Out-Migration13,527
Net-Migration -1,270
*Estimates based on IRS Statistics of Income data
(2010)
Labor Force148,389
Labor Force % of County Population53.9
Number in County Unemployed12,185
Unemployment Rate8.2%

  Monthly labor force data are available from the Florida Agency
  for Workforce Innovation.
N/D = No DataLeonFlorida
(2010)
Average Annual Employment137,8347,109,630
Natural Resources & MiningN/D
Construction3.5%5.0%
Manufacturing1.4%4.3%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities12.8%21.2%
Information2.0%1.9%
Financial Activities4.6%6.6%
Professional & Business Services11.7%14.8%
Education & Health Services13.2%22.0%
Leisure & Hospitality10.5%13.2%
Other Services4.2%3.3%
Public administration23.1%6.6%
Unclassified0.0%0.0%

Average Annual Wage
(2010)
All Industries$39,561
Construction$36,643
Education & Health Services$42,454
Financial Activities$52,732
Information$47,672
Leisure & Hospitality$13,180
Manufacturing$49,244
Natural Resources & MiningN/D
Other Services$37,914
Professional & Business Services$52,300
Public administration$44,337
Trade, Transportation and Utilities$27,149
Unclassified$58,953
Major Private Sector Employers

Tallahassee Memorial Heathcare
Business Line: Not-for-profit hospital
Number of Employees..................................................... 3,480

Publix Supermarkets
Business Line: Grocer
Number of Employees..................................................... 2,000

Wal-Mart
Business Line: Retail
Number of Employees..................................................... 1,500

Capital Regional Medical Center
Business Line: For-profit Hospital
Number of Employees..................................................... 878

ACS
Business Line: Information Technology
Number of Employees..................................................... 852

Capital City Bank Group
Business Line: Banking/Financial Services
Number of Employees..................................................... 626

Capital Health Plan
Business Line: HMO
Number of Employees..................................................... 485

Branch Banking & Trust Co.
Business Line: Banking
Number of Employees..................................................... 403

General Dynamics Land Systems
Business Line: Defense manufacturer
Number of Employees..................................................... 367

Westminster Oaks
Business Line: Retirement
Number of Employees..................................................... 300
Federal InterstatesI-10
Federal HighwaysUS-27, US-90, US-319
State HighwaysSR-20, 59, 155, 259, 263, 267, 363
RailroadsPassenger: Amtrak; Freight: CSX
Nearest Airport with Scheduled Commerical Airline Service:Tallahassee Regional Airport
# Runways2
Longest Paved Runway(ft.)8000
General Aviation AirportsTallahassee Regional Airport

Local Deep Water Port
Miles to Closest Port100
COUNTY
Countywide Ad Valorem Millage Rates:
Government7.8500
Schools7.7830
Special0.0400
Total15.6730
Ad Valorem Tax Exemption: No
Retail Sales Tax (Local Option)1.50
Federal Enterprise ZoneNo
State Enterprise ZoneEZ-3701
STATE
Corporate Income Tax5.5%
Personal Income Tax0.0%
Retail Sales Tax6.0%
Electric Companies:
  • Talquin Electric
  • City of Tallahassee

    • Natural Gas Companies:
  • City of Tallahassee

    • Telephone Companies:
  • Embarq
  • Comcast

    • Water & Sewer Companies:
  • City of Tallahassee


    • Existing Industrial Zoned LandYes
    Number of Acres1,000
    Largest Available Contiguous Parcel275

    Industrial ParksYes
    Number of Acres3,000
    Largest Available Contiguous Parcel500

    Foreign Trade ZonesNo
    Zone Number(s)
    Public
    Schools    		TeachersEnrollments
    Totals:592,35133,326

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

    Colleges/Universities:
  • Florida A&M University
  • Flagler College (at Tallahassee Community College)
  • Keiser University
  • Barry University
  • Florida State University

    • Junior/Community Colleges:
  • Tallahasee Community College

    • Technical Schools:
  • Lively Technical Center

    • Other Schools:
  • none

    • Local Radio Stations:
  • WCVC-AM
  • WNLS-AM
  • WHBT-AM
  • WTNT-FM
  • WHBX-FM
  • WBZE-FM
  • WGLF-FM
  • WANM-FM
    • Local Television Stations:
  • WCTV - CBS
  • WTXL - ABC
  • WTWC - NBC
  • WTLH - FOX
  • WFSU - PBS
    • Locally Printed Newspapers:
  • Tallahassee Democrat
  • Capital Outlook
  • FSView
  • Famuan
  • Tallahassee Advertiser
  • FSU Flambeau
    		•

    Number of Banks:14

    Number of Savings and Loans:0

    Number of Credit Unions:12
    Cost of Living
    Price Level Index, (2010)
    Florida State Average = 100
    200894.07
    200993.68
    201094.39
    Medical Services:
  • Capital Regional Medical Center
  • HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Southeast Regional Cancer Center
  • Tallasassee Memorial HealthCare, Inc.

    • Recreational Opportunities:
  • Challenger Learning Center/IMAX
  • Florida Museum of History
  • LeMoyne Gallery
  • Maclay State Gardens
  • St. Marks Trail
  • Tallahassee Museum of History and Natural Science
  • The Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science

    • Historical Points Of Interest:
  • Brokaw-McDougal House
  • DeSoto State Archeological Site
  • Knott House
  • Mission San Luis
  • The Columns
  • The Old Capitol
  • WWII, Korean and Vietnam War Memorials

    • Cultural Events/Festivals:
  • Art in the Parks
  • Caribbean Dance Festival
  • Downtown Marketplace
  • Festival of Lights
  • Seven Days of Opening Nights
  • Springtime Tallahassee
  • Unity Day

    • 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