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Kinsey
Kinsey is located
on US Highway 431 about 25 miles from the Florida state line and 20 miles from
the Georgia state line. We have good access to all local services, including two
large regional hospitals.
Kinsey is a progressive bedroom
community of approximately 2,000 people. We have an active volunteer fire
department and two police officers. We work closely with Houston County and its
services to make the quality of life in our community one of the best in the
area.
With our location and the goals of
our town it would be an ideal area for retirees of all income levels.
We have existing subdivision
location to fit most any budget.
Community
Profile
Population (1995)
| City |
1,676 |
| County |
55,793 |
| County Average Annual Growth
Rate 1990-1995 |
% |
| Per capita Income (1994)
|
$18,360 |
| Median Family Income
(1997) |
$36,900 |
Location/Transportation
Find
Us
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Commercial Airline |
No |
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Nearest Regional Airport |
Dothan, 10 miles |
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Distance to other Commercial Airports |
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Montgomery Airport |
90 miles |
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Tallahassee, Fl. |
95 miles |
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Interstate Highways |
No |
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Distance to Insterstate Highways |
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I-10 |
45 miles |
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I-65 & I 85 |
90 miles |
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Four Lane Highways |
US HWYS 231 & 431, |
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State Highways |
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Distance to: |
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Atlanta |
200 miles |
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Birmingham |
200 miles |
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Mobile |
200 miles |
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Tallahassee |
95 miles |
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Panama City Beach, FL |
90 miles |
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Public Transportation |
no |
Crime Statistics
Crime Index: 5274.49
National: 4,922.7
State: 4,889.7
* The Crime Index is a measure of the number of crimes per 100,000
population. The index is composed of selected offenses used to gauge
fluctuations in the overall volume and rate of crime reported to law
enforcement. The offenses included are the violent crimes of murder and
nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault, and
property crimes of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson.
Cost of Living Index
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Dothan MSA
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93.1
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Montgomery MSA
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100
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Local Taxes
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Property Taxes on $100,000 home with homestead
exemption:
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approx. $150.00
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Total Millage Rate
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Sales Tax
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8%
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Automobile Tag: $15,000 vehicle
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approx.
$65.00
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For details on Alabama State Taxes, click here. (Alabama Revenue Department)
Housing Costs
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Approximate cost of 1,800 sq. ft. home with two car garage
- 5 to 10 yrs old
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Approximate cost of 1,800 sq. ft. home with two car garage
- New
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Utilities/Services
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Public Water
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Yes
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Cost per 1000 gallons
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-$8.32 for 2000. gallons
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Public Sewer
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Yes
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Cost of Sewage Service
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minimum water plus $3.00
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Electricity
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Cost per 1000 kwh
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Garbage Service
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yes
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Cost
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$9.60 per month
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Number of pick ups per week
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1
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Cable TV
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Cost of Basic Service
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$ 28.00
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Number of basic channels
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60
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Percent of community coverage
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70%
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Health Care
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Physicians
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City
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County
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Hospital Beds
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City
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County
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Nursing Home Facilities
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Assisted Living Facilities
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Regional Health Care Center
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Yes
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Proximity to nearest Regional Health Care Center
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SE Alabama Medical Center
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5 miles
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Flowers Hospital
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5 miles
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Health Care Cost Index:(Available for Regional Health Care
Centers only - percent of national average)
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Dothan MSA
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82.9
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Montgomery MSA
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96.4
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Source: ACCRA Data
Military Posts
Armed Services Links
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Department of
Veteran Affairs
Air Force
Personnel Center
Bureau of Naval
Affairs
Retired and
Annuity Pay
U.S. Office of Personnel
Management
Religion
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Places of Worship
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3
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Denominations
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Southern Baptist/Methodist/AME
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Weather
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High
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Mean
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Low
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Spring
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78.7
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66.1
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53.5
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Summer
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91
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79.9
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68.9
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Fall
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79.3
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66.9
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54.2
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Winter
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59.1
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47.3
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37.2
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Rainfall
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Snow
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Life Long Learning
Opportunities
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Post Secondary Institutions
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no
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Name/Distance to nearest P/S institutions
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Wallace Community College
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10 miles
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Troy State University of Dothan
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10 miles
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no
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Tourism/Recreation
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Community Recreation Programs
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no
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Senior Programs
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no
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Regional Links
SAEDP
Tourism/Recreation
Southeast Alabama
Network
Historic Chattahoochee
Commission
State Links
State of Alabama
Alabama State
Parks
Travel and Tourism
Department of Conservation
Alabama Department of Archives and
History
Robert Trent Jones Golf
Trail
Alabama Live
For more detailed county demographics, please visit the American Community Network.
Interested in more community information?
| Please contact: |
Kinsey Town Hall |
| Address: |
6947 Walden Drive,Kinsey, Al. 36303 |
| Phone: |
334-793-5409 |
| Email |
kinsey@graceba.net |
| Web site |
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