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Bradford County Profile

County Seat: Starke
Nearest MSA: Gainesville MSA & Jackson
Largest Cities: 1 Starke
2 Lawtey
3 Hampton
Miles* To:
Tallahassee ................................... 134
Orlando ................................... 111
Tampa ................................... 138
Jacksonville ................................... 36
Miami ................................... 312
Atlanta ................................... 298
Chicago ................................... 879
Dallas ................................... 888
New York ................................... 874
*Miles are calculated from county seat.
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Time Zone: Eastern
Local Area Code(s): 352, 386, 904
Bradford
1980: 20,023
1990: 22,515
2007: 28,769
2015(p): 30,900
2030(p): 34,500
(p) Denotes Projected Population
Florida
9,746,961
12,938,071
18,251,243
20,955,900
25,340,700
Average Temperature High Low
January: 65 42
July: 91 71
Florida Mean Annual Precipitation - 53
Average Annual Rain Days - 116
(2006)
In-Migration 1,455
Out-Migration 1,258
Net-Migration 197
*Estimates based on IRS Statistics of Income data
(2007)
Labor Force 12,293
Labor Force % of County Population 42.7
Number in County Unemployed 417
Unemployment Rate 3.4%
N/D = No Data Bradford Florida
(2006)
Average Annual Employment 11,876 7,952,023
Natural Resources & Mining N/D
Construction 3.0% 8.0%
Manufacturing 3.8% 5.1%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities 10.5% 20.8%
Information 0.4% 2.1%
Financial Activities 1.5% 6.9%
Professional & Business Services 3.4% 17.0%
Education & Health Services 6.6% 18.4%
Leisure & Hospitality 5.4% 11.4%
Other Services 1.3% 3.1%
Public administration 0.0% 5.8%
Unclassified 0.0% 0.1%

Average Annual Wage
(2006)
All Industries $29,425
Construction $25,965
Education & Health Services $28,276
Financial Activities $27,490
Information $24,875
Leisure & Hospitality $11,056
Manufacturing $34,649
Natural Resources & Mining N/D
Other Services $20,344
Professional & Business Services $26,684
Public administration $5,963
Trade, Transportation and Utilities $25,379
Unclassified $7,330
Bradford Florida
2004 $21,371 $32,618
2005 $22,282 $34,798
2006 $23,091 $36,720
Major Private Sector Employers

CMC Joist of Florida
Business Line: Steel Joint Manufacturer
Number of Employees - 270

E.I. DuPont
Business Line: Mining
Number of Employees - 239

Shands at Starke
Business Line: Hospital
Number of Employees - 172

Bradford Terrace
Business Line: Education
Number of Employees - 140

Davis Express, Inc.
Business Line: Long Haul Carrier
Number of Employees - 120

Windsor Manor Nursing Home
Business Line: Long Term Skilled Care
Number of Employees - 115

Sunshine Industries/BARC
Business Line: Employment Service for Mentally Disadvantaged
Number of Employees - 75

Griffin Industries
Business Line: Grease & Tallow Rendering
Number of Employees - 60

Tatum Brothers Lumber Company, Inc.
Business Line: Lumber Processing
Number of Employees - 45

Crosley Trailers
Business Line: Equipment Trailers
Number of Employees - 30

Federal Interstates I-10, I-75
Federal Highways US 301
State Highways SR 16, SR 100, SR 230
Railroads CSX
Nearest Airport with Scheduled Commerical Airline Service: Jacksonville International Airport
# Runways 2
Longest Paved Runway(ft.) 10000
General Aviation Airports 1

Local Deep Water Port Jacksonville Port Authority
Miles to Closest Port 41
COUNTY
Countywide Ad Valorem Millage Rates:
Government 9.1769
Schools 7.6260
Special 0.0000
Total 16.8029
Ad Valorem Tax Exemption: Yes
Retail Sales Tax (Local Option) 1.00
Federal Enterprise Zone No
State Enterprise Zone
STATE
Corporate Income Tax 5.5%
Personal Income Tax 0.0%
Retail Sales Tax 6.0%
Electric Companies:
  • City of Starke
    		•
  • Florida Power & Light
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  • Clay Electric
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    Natural Gas Companies:
  • City of Starke
    		•
  • Sawyer Gas
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    Telephone Companies:
  • Sprint
    		•

    Water & Sewer Companies:
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    		•
  • City of Starke
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    Exisiting Industrial Zoned Land Yes
    Number of Acres 0
    Largest Available Contiguous Parcel 0

    Industrial Parks Yes
    Number of Acres 400
    Largest Available Contiguous Parcel 200

    Foreign Trade Zones No
    Zone Number(s) N/A
    Public
    Schools    		 Teachers Enrollments
    Elementary: 5 117 1,791
    Secondary: 2 104 1,782
    Totals: 7 221 3,573

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

    Colleges/Universities:
  • University of Florida
    		•
  • St. Leo College
    		•
  • University of North Florida
    		•
  • Jacksonville University
    		•
  • Flagler College
    		•

    Junior/Community Colleges:
  • Santa Fe Comunity College
    		•

    Vocational/Technical Schools:
  • Bradford-Union Area Vocational Technical Center
    		•

    Other Schools:
  • Bradford Area Truck Driving School
    		•
  • European Rally Driving School
    		•
  • The Believers School of Learning

    • Cost of Living
    Price Level Index, (2007)
    Florida State Average = 100
    Sample
    Total 88.38
    Food 102.56
    Housing 76.06
    Medical Care 93.33
    Personal Goods and Services 95.99
    Transportation 97.56
    Medical Services:
  • Columbia/HCA Senior Center
    		•
  • Shands Starke
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    Recreational Opportunities:
  • Fishing / Hunting
    		•
  • Golf
    		•
  • Tennis
    		•
  • Water Sports
    		•

    Historical Points Of Interest:
  • Camp Blanding Museum & Memorial Park
    		•
  • Eugene L. Matthews - Bradford County HIstorical Museum
    		•
  • Historical Downtown Starke
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    Cultural Events/Festivals:
  • Bradford County Fair (April)
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  • County Christmas Craft Show (December)
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  • Friday Fest (last Friday of each month)
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  • Great Pumpkin Escape (October)
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  • Starke Bike Fest (3rd Friday and Saturday of June)
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  • Starke Fall Festival (SFCC) (October)
    		•
  • Strawberry Festival (3rd weekend in April)
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