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Marion County
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County Seat: Ocala
Nearest MSA: Ocala MSA
Largest Cities:1 Ocala
2 Belleview
3 Dunnellon
Miles* To:
Tallahassee...................................155
Orlando...................................67
Tampa...................................89
Jacksonville...................................82
Miami...................................264
Atlanta...................................342
Chicago...................................926
Dallas...................................904
New York...................................919
*Miles are calculated from county seat.
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Time Zone: Eastern
Local Area Code(s): 352
Marion
1980:122,488
1990:194,835
2008:329,628
2015(p):381,400
2030(p):491,100
(p) Denotes Projected Population
Florida
9,746,961
12,938,071
18,328,340
20,955,900
25,340,700
Average TemperatureHighLow
January:6945
July:9372
Florida Mean Annual Precipitation...........................53
Average Annual Rain Days...........................116
(2007)
In-Migration20,500
Out-Migration12,882
Net-Migration 7,618
*Estimates based on IRS Statistics of Income data
(2008)
Labor Force139,067
Labor Force % of County Population42.2
Number in County Unemployed10,765
Unemployment Rate7.7%

  Monthly labor force data are available from the Florida Agency
  for Workforce Innovation.
N/D = No DataMarionFlorida
(2008)
Average Annual Employment100,5767,945,162
Natural Resources & Mining2.6%1.2%
Construction9.0%6.5%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities22.5%20.5%
Manufacturing8.3%4.7%
Information1.9%2.0%
Other Services2.6%3.2%
Public administration6.5%5.9%
Unclassified0.1%0.1%
Leisure & Hospitality10.1%11.9%
Education & Health Services14.8%19.4%
Professional & Business Services7.6%14.4%
Financial Activities5.8%6.6%

Average Annual Wage
(2008)
All Industries$32,449
Construction$33,400
Education & Health Services$40,509
Financial Activities$41,640
Information$37,794
Leisure & Hospitality$15,212
Manufacturing$40,595
Natural Resources & Mining$27,970
Other Services$23,700
Professional & Business Services$32,189
Public administration$38,658
Trade, Transportation and Utilities$28,581
Unclassified$17,249
MarionFlorida
2005$27,635$34,709
2006$29,703$37,099
2007$30,322$38,417
Major Private Sector Employers

Munroe Regional Medical Center
Business Line: Healthcare
Number of Employees..................................................... 2,500

Ocala Health (ORMC & WMCH)
Business Line: Healthcare
Number of Employees..................................................... 1,301

Taylor, Bean & Whitaker
Business Line: Finance
Number of Employees..................................................... 1,238

AT&T
Business Line: Support Services
Number of Employees..................................................... 1,000

E-ONE, Inc.
Business Line: Manufacturing
Number of Employees..................................................... 850

Lockheed Martin
Business Line: Manufacturing
Number of Employees..................................................... 676

ClosetMaid
Business Line: Manufacturing
Number of Employees..................................................... 600

Cheney Brothers, Inc.
Business Line:
Number of Employees..................................................... 507

Signature Brands
Business Line: Manufacturing
Number of Employees..................................................... 380

Federal InterstatesInterstate 75
Federal HighwaysUS-27; US-301; US-441
State HighwaysSR-40; SR-200; SR-464; SR-326; SR-35
RailroadsCSX ; Florida Northern Railroad
Nearest Airport with Scheduled Commerical Airline Service:Gainesville Regional Airport
# Runways2
Longest Paved Runway(ft.)7501
General Aviation AirportsOcala International Airport, Dunnellon/Marion County Airport

Local Deep Water PortTampa
Miles to Closest Port90
COUNTY
Countywide Ad Valorem Millage Rates:
Government3.4900
Schools7.6070
Special0.0000
Total11.0970

Ad Valorem Tax Exemption: Yes
Retail Sales Tax (Local Option)0.50
Federal Enterprise ZoneNo
State Enterprise Zone
STATE
Corporate Income Tax5.5%
Personal Income Tax0.0%
Retail Sales Tax6.0%
Electric Companies:
  • Progress Energy
  • Ocala Utility Service
  • Sumter Electric Cooperative

  • Natural Gas Companies:
  • TECO/Peoples Gas

  • Telephone Companies:
  • Ocala Utility Services
  • Marion County Utilities

  • Water & Sewer Companies:
  • Embarq


  • Existing Industrial Zoned LandYes
    Number of Acres500
    Largest Available Contiguous Parcel100

    Industrial ParksYes
    Number of Acres500
    Largest Available Contiguous Parcel200

    Foreign Trade ZonesYes
    Zone Number(s)217
    Public
    Schools
    TeachersEnrollments
    Elementary:301,20419,963
    Secondary:161,05622,320
    Totals:462,26042,283

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

    Colleges/Universities:
  • University of Florida (CFCC)
  • University of Central Florida (CFCC)
  • Florida State University (CFCC)
  • Rasmussen College
  • Webster University

  • Junior/Community Colleges:
  • Central Florida Community College

  • Vocational/Technical Schools:
  • Marion Technical Institute - High School
  • Marion County

  • Other Schools:
  • Hale Academy
  • Blessed Trinity
  • Trinity Catholic

  • Local Radio Stations:
  • WHIJ
  • WKTK
  • WMFQ
  • WOCA
  • WTRS
  • WOGK
  • WRLE
  • WNDD
  • Local Television Stations:
  • WCJB
  • WESH







  • Locally Printed Newspapers:
  • Ocala Star Banner
  • South Marion Citizen

  • Number of Banks:23

    Number of Savings and Loans:3

    Number of Credit Unions:2
    Cost of Living
    Price Level Index, (2007)
    Florida State Average = 100
    Sample
    Total90.51
    Food99.00
    Housing81.00
    Medical Care96.00
    Personal Goods and Services 96.00
    Transportation96.00
    Medical Services:
  • Munroe Regional Medical Center
  • Ocala Regional Medical Center
  • West Marion Community Hospital

  • Recreational Opportunities:
  • Greenway Bike and Horse Trails
  • Ocala National Forest
  • Rainbow River
  • Santos Bike Trail
  • Silver River State Park
  • Silver Springs Attraction

  • Historical Points Of Interest:
  • Ft. King
  • Ocala Historic District

  • Cultural Events/Festivals:
  • Appleton Museum of Art
  • Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing
  • Florida Horse Park
  • Horses in the Sun
  • Ocala Civic Theatre
  • Ocala Symphony Orchestra
  • Southeastern Pro Rodeo

  • 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