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Calhoun County Profile
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Nearest MSA: Panama City-Lynn Haven-Pa
Time Zone: Central
Local Area Code(s): 850
Largest Cities:1 Bountstown
2 Altha
Miles* To:
Tallahassee...................................47
Orlando...................................259
Tampa...................................230
Jacksonville...................................203
Miami...................................439
Atlanta...................................234
Chicago...................................800
Dallas...................................711
New York...................................944
*Miles are calculated from county seat.
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Calhoun
1980:9,294
1990:11,011
2010:14,625
2020(p):15,800
2040(p):18,200
(p) Denotes Projected Population
Florida
9,746,961
12,938,071
18,801,310
21,326,800
26,081,800
Calhoun Florida
2007$21,932$39,449
2008$22,785$40,133
2009$22,741$38,965
Average TemperatureHighLow
January:6137
July:9271
Florida Mean Annual Precipitation...........................53
Average Annual Rain Days...........................105
(2010)
In-Migration619
Out-Migration570
Net-Migration 49
*Estimates based on IRS Statistics of Income data
(2010)
Labor Force6,168
Labor Force % of County Population42.2
Number in County Unemployed553
Unemployment Rate9.0%

  Monthly labor force data are available from the Florida Agency
  for Workforce Innovation.
N/D = No DataCalhounFlorida
(2010)
Average Annual Employment3,0577,109,630
Natural Resources & MiningN/D
Construction5.6%5.0%
Manufacturing1.7%4.3%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities11.8%21.2%
Information0.7%1.9%
Financial Activities2.0%6.6%
Professional & Business Services0.5%14.8%
Education & Health Services18.5%22.0%
Leisure & Hospitality6.0%13.2%
Other Services0.9%3.3%
Public administration0.4%6.6%
UnclassifiedN/D

Average Annual Wage
(2010)
All Industries$28,001
Construction$28,729
Education & Health Services$27,747
Financial Activities$25,935
Information$37,789
Leisure & Hospitality$12,063
Manufacturing$24,068
Natural Resources & MiningN/D
Other Services$22,595
Professional & Business Services$39,010
Public administration$32,534
Trade, Transportation and Utilities$22,593
UnclassifiedN/D
Major Private Sector Employers

Shelton's Trucking Service
Business Line: Freight
Number of Employees..................................................... 370

Parthenon
Business Line: Extended Healthcare
Number of Employees..................................................... 160

Blounstown Health & Rehab
Business Line: Extended Healthcare
Number of Employees..................................................... 130

Oglesby Plants International
Business Line: Agriculture/Plants
Number of Employees..................................................... 110

Calhoun Liberty Hospital
Business Line: Healthcare
Number of Employees..................................................... 101

Federal InterstatesI-10
Federal HighwaysUS-90, US-231
State HighwaysSR-20, SR-69, SR-71;
RailroadsCSX, Apalachee-Atlanta, St. Andrews
Nearest Airport with Scheduled Commerical Airline Service:Tallahassee Regional Airport
# Runways2
Longest Paved Runway(ft.)8000
General Aviation AirportsCalhoun County Municipal Airport

Local Deep Water PortPanama City Port Authority
Miles to Closest Port44
COUNTY
Countywide Ad Valorem Millage Rates:
Government10.0000
Schools7.2930
Special0.0400
Total17.3330

Ad Valorem Tax Exemption: No
Retail Sales Tax (Local Option)1.50
Federal Enterprise ZoneNo
State Enterprise ZoneEZ-0701
STATE
Corporate Income Tax5.5%
Personal Income Tax0.0%
Retail Sales Tax6.0%
Electric Companies:
  • West Florida Electric Co-Op
  • City of Blountstown
  • Gulf Coast Electric Co-Op
  • Florida Public Utilities

  • Natural Gas Companies:
  • City of Blountstown
  • Southeastern Pipeline
  • Florida Public Utilities

  • Telephone Companies:
  • Fairpoint Communications

  • Water & Sewer Companies:
  • City of Blountstown
  • Town of Altha
  • Water Management District of NW Florida


  • Existing Industrial Zoned LandYes
    Number of Acres200
    Largest Available Contiguous Parcel100

    Industrial ParksYes
    Number of Acres150
    Largest Available Contiguous Parcel100

    Foreign Trade ZonesNo
    Zone Number(s)
    Public
    Schools
    TeachersEnrollments
    Totals:62002,249

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

    Colleges/Universities:
  • Florida A & M University
  • Troy State University
  • Florida State University
  • Chipola College

  • Junior/Community Colleges:
  • Gulf Coast Community College
  • Tallahassee Community College

  • Technical Schools:
  • Lively Vo-Tech
  • Haney Vo-Tech
  • Washington-Holmes Vo-Tech

  • Other Schools:
  • none

  • Local Radio Stations:
  • WPHK
  • WYBT







  • Local Television Stations:
  • WMBB
  • WJHG
  • WTVY
  • WFSU/PBS
  • Locally Printed Newspapers:
  • The County Record
  • Calhoun Liberty Journal

  • Number of Banks:3

    Number of Savings and Loans:0

    Number of Credit Unions:1
    Cost of Living
    Price Level Index, (2010)
    Florida State Average = 100
    200889.22
    200989.66
    201091.36
    Medical Services:
  • Bay Medical Center
  • Calhoun-Liberty Hospital
  • Jackson Hospital
  • Tallahassee Community Hospital
  • Tallahassee Memorial Hospital

  • Recreational Opportunities:
  • Boating - Apalachicola & Chipola Rivers
  • Clay Mary Park
  • County Recreational Complex
  • Fishing - Apalachicola & Chipola Rivers
  • Greenway Walk/Run/Bike Path
  • Panhandle Pioneer Settlement- monthly activities

  • Historical Points Of Interest:
  • Historic M & B Railroad Depot Museum & Park
  • Panhandle Pioneer Settlement
  • Renovated Historic Courthouse

  • Cultural Events/Festivals:
  • Annual Peanut Boil
  • Big River Roundup Championship Flathead Catfish Tournament
  • Christmas Arts / Crafts Festivals
  • Goat Day (October)
  • Sacred Heart Sing
  • Syrup Making 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