Community Profile
Location -- Distance from
| Montgomery, AL |
45 |
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New York, NY |
1,101 |
| Birmingham, AL |
88 |
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Chicago, IL |
742 |
| Mobile, AL |
169 |
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Los Angeles, CA |
2,000 |
| Atlanta, GA |
215 |
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Jacksonville, FL |
395 |
| Tampa, FL |
494 |
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Population (2000 Census)
| Dallas County |
46,365 |
| City of Selma |
20,512 |
| Consumer Marketing Area (40 miles) |
211,299 |
| Consumer Marketing Area (50 miles) |
478,581 |
Education -- 2006-2007 School Year
| County Schools: (4,539 Average Daily Membership) |
No. |
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| (95.1% Average Daily Attendance) |
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| Primary |
2 |
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| Elementary |
6 |
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| Middle Schools |
2 |
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| High School 9-12 |
3 |
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| Area Vocational |
1 |
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| Alternative |
1 |
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| City Schools: (4,083 Average Daily Membership) |
No. |
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| (96.2% Average Daily Attendance) |
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| Elementary K-6 |
9 |
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| Middle School 7-8 |
1 |
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| High School 9-12 |
1 |
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| Alternative |
1 |
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Private/Parochial Schools: (Enrollment approximately 1,300) |
No. |
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| K-5 |
1 |
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| K-12 |
1 |
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| Pre K - 12 |
2 |
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Colleges & Universities:
Concordia College
Judson College - 30 miles
Marion Military Institute - 30 miles
Selma University
Wallace Community College Selma
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Banks: 6
CLIMATE
| Mean Temperature: |
Annual 66.4 |
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81.8 |
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50.9 |
| Average Rainfall: |
49.16 Inches |
| Altitude Above Mean Sea Level: |
121' |
| Length of Growing Season: |
253 Days |
| Prevailing Winds: |
6.7 mph |
COMMUNITY FACILITIES
| Hospitals: 1 |
Beds: 214 |
| Nursing Homes: 3 |
Beds: 269 |
| Assisted Living: 2 |
Beds: 48 |
| Doctors: 100 |
Dentists: 10 |
| Motels: 18 |
Total Rooms: 635 |
| Churches: |
Protestant: 97 |
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Catholic: 2 |
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Jewish: 1 |
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Mormon: 1 |
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Muslim: 1 |
| Libraries: 1 |
Volumes: 77,759 |
| Auto Track: 1 |
Skating rink: 1 |
| Bowling: 1 |
Ball Fields: 19 |
| Country Club: 1 |
Basketball: 11 |
| Health Club: 2 |
Swimming Pool: 1 |
| Playgrounds: 11 |
Golf Course: 2 |
| YMCA: 2 Locations |
Amateur Theater: 1 |
| Parks: 3 |
State Parks: 1 |
| Auditoriums: 3 |
- Seating Capacity: 2,180 |
| Convention Center: 1 |
- Seating Capacity: 300-400 |
| Performing Arts Center: 1 |
- Seating Capacity: 260 |
MAJOR COUNTY RESOURCES
| Minerals Produced: |
Sand, Gravel, Clay |
| Timber Types: |
Pine, Oak, Gum, Cypress, Poplar, Hickory |
| Major Agricultural Products: |
Catfish, Cattle, Cotton, Fertilizer, Grain, Milk, Soybeans, Horticulture |
COMMUNICATIONS
| Newspapers: |
The Selma Times-Journal (Daily) |
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The Montgomery Advertiser (Daily) |
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| Radio Stations: |
WHBB-AM; WDXX-FM; WALX-FM; WMRK-AM |
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| Television Stations: |
WAKA-TV (Channel 8)
WSFA-TV (Channel 12)
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| Distance to Stations: |
Local/Montgomery |
| Cable Television: |
Charter Communications |
| Satellite: |
Yes |
| Cellular Service: |
All major providers |
| Telephone Service: |
AT&T, etc. |
| Telegraph Service: |
Western Union |
| Post Office: |
First Class |
GOVERNMENT
| Type: |
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| Municipal: |
Mayor/Council |
| County: |
County Commission |
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Selma Police Department:
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Dallas County Sheriff's Department:
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| Total Personnel: |
56
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58
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| Vehicles: |
60
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25
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Selma Fire
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Department:
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| Total Personnel: |
60 Full Time
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| Equipment: |
Pumpers: 6
Ladder: 1 |
Hazardous Materials: 1
Rescue: 1 |
| Fire Insurance Rating: |
4
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| Zoning Regulation: |
City: Yes |
County: No |
| Planning Commission: |
City: Yes |
County: No
(Building Permit Required)
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UTILITIES AND SERVICES
| Electricity: |
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| Name of Power Supplier(s): |
Alabama Power Company |
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Alabama Electric Cooperative |
| Name of Power Distributor(s): |
Alabama Power Company |
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Central Alabama Electric Cooperative |
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Pioneer Electric Cooperative |
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| Water: |
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| Name of Utility: |
Selma Water Works & Sewer Board |
| Source: |
6 Wells |
| Capacity of Plant: |
8,000,000 GPD |
| Average Daily Consumption: |
4,000,000 GPD |
| Peak Consumption: |
5,500,000 GPD |
| Storage Capacity: |
4,530,000 GAL |
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| Name of Utility: |
Dallas County Water Authority |
| Source: |
2 Wells |
| Capacity of Plant: |
2,400,000 GPD |
| Average Daily Consumption: |
800,000 GPD |
| Peak Consumption: |
1,000,000 GPD |
| Storage Capacity: |
1,500,000 GAL |
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| Natural Gas: |
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| Name of Supplier(s): |
Southern Natural Gas |
| Name of Distributor(s): |
Alagasco |
| Fuel Oils: |
Available Locally |
| Coal: |
Available Locally |
| LP Gas: |
Available Locally |
| Sanitary Sewer: |
95% Coverage |
| Storm Sewer: |
95% Coverage |
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| Treatment Plant: |
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| Type: |
Trickling Filter |
| Capacity: |
6,000,000 GPD |
| Present Load: |
60% |
| Solid Waste Disposal: |
Sanitary Landfill |
LABOR ANALYSIS: DALLAS COUNTY
| Civilian Labor Force: |
18,080 |
| Government: |
2,980 |
| Manufacturing: |
5,420 |
| Services: |
4,040 |
| Transportation, Communications, Utilities: |
730 |
| Wholesale & Retail |
3,680 |
TRANSPORTATION
Railroads:
M&B Railroad, Norfolk Southern Railroad
Piggy-back or TOFC Facilities
Highways:
| Federal: 80 |
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State: 41, 8, 14, 22, 219 |
| Other: I-65 (45 Miles) |
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I-85 (45 Miles) |
Motor Freight:
| Name |
Terminal Facilities
(Or Miles to Nearest |
| Neely Systems, Inc. |
Selma |
| Taylor-Made Transportation |
Selma |
| Averitt Express, Inc. |
50 Miles |
| AAA Cooper Transportation |
50 Miles |
| Carolina Freight Carriers, Corp. |
50 Miles |
| Consolidated Freight Carriers, Corp. |
50 Miles |
| Yellow Freight Systems |
50 Miles |
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Air:
Nearest Airport: Craig Field Airport
Runway Length: 8000'
Surface: Concrete
Commercial Service: Montgomery
American Eagle, Delta Connection, U.S. Air Express
Parcel Service:
Airborne Express, Federal Express, United Parcel Service
Waterways:
Nearest Navigable Waterway: Alabama River
Channel Depth: 9 feet
Nearest Port: Port of Mobile
Distance: 250 Miles.
Tax Year: 2007
Manufacturer's Real Property: Assessed at 20%
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Millage Rate |
| City Tax |
27 mils |
| Total City Resident Taxes (City+County) |
57.5 mils |
| Total County Resident Taxes |
34 mils |
Local Non-Property:
| Type |
City |
County |
| Retail Sales |
4.0%
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1.0%
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State Taxes:
| Type |
Rate |
Type |
Rate
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| Corporate |
6.5% |
Retail Sales |
4.0%
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| Individual Income |
5.0%
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AVAILABLE INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES
| Name |
Size (acres) |
| Bell Road Industrial Park |
200 |
| Craig Airport and Industrial Complex |
720 |
| Selfield Industrial Park |
460 |
| South Dallas Industrial Park |
500 |
| River Sites |
500+ |
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
M. Wayne Vardaman, President & CEO
Centre for Commerce
Selma and Dallas County Economic Development Authority
912 Selma Avenue / Selma, Alabama 36701
Telephone: (334) 875-8365 or (800) 335-1332 or 334-412-1199
Telefax: (334) 875-8453
E-mail: info@selmaeda.com
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