Geography
Tallahassee is located in the Florida panhandle, geographically closer to Georgia than to Miami.
Cultural Attractions
The annual Swamp Stomp Music Festival features the area's finest jazz, country, and bluegrass music.
Recreation
Florida State and Florida A&M athletics provide a variety of sports entertainment.
Historical
The first Christmas celebrated in the future United States was celebrated in Tallahassee by Hernando de Soto in 1539.
Fun Fact
The largest concentration of original plantations in America, 71 plantations consisting of 300,000 acres, is located in a span of 28 miles between Tallahassee and Thomasville, Ga.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 164,417
- Population under 55:
- 81.2%
- Population over 55:
- 18.8%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- High
- Closest large city:
- Jacksonville
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Good
- Temperature:
- 90°F July High, 54°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $32,097
- Median home price:
- $145,000
- Average property tax:
- $466
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 8.3%
- Average
- Cost of living:
- Low
Employment Projections
Education
K–12
- Elementary schools:
- 35
- Middle schools:
- 28
- High schools:
- 19
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 2
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 2
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 3
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 4/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 4/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 10/0
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 393
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