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Jacksonville, Alabama

Introduction to Jacksonville, Alabama

Jacksonville, Alabama, in Calhoun county, is 63 miles E of Birmingham, Alabama (center to center) and 79 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. The people of the city are in the Anniston metropolitan area. Jacksonville has a population of 8,404.

Jacksonville History

Jacksonville was originally inhabited by the Creek Indians. In 1833, the land was purchased from tribal Chief Ladiga. Initially, the area was known as Drayton. Later in 1834, the city was renamed after Andrew Jackson, Creek War hero who later became the seventh President of the United States. The area's first school was established on April 16, 1834. Until 1899, it was the county seat for Calhoun County.

Jacksonville and nearby Attractions

  • Talladega National Forest
  • Dr. J.C. Francis Medical Museum and Apothecary
  • Anniston Museum of Natural History
  • Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge
  • Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge
  • Berman Museum of World History

Things To Do In Jacksonville

Jacksonville offers panoramic views of the Appalachian Foothills. Visitors can enjoy the city's year round moderate climate. The Coosa River Basin, Dugger and Cheaha Mountain National Wilderness Areas, and Talladega National Forest are also nearby. The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail is only a few minutes from the city. The Jacksonville Plaza Shopping Center, Pelham Plaza Shopping Center, and Church Street Plaza Shopping Center are some of the local shopping centers.

Jacksonville Transportation

You can avail flights from Anniston Metropolitan Airport.

Jacksonville Higher Education

The local university is known as Jacksonville State University. Other colleges and universities that offer higher educational facilities are Gadsden State Community College, Samford University, and Southern Union State Community College .

High Points

Jacksonville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyJacksonville Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyJacksonville Affordability of Property Taxes
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyJacksonville College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 14%Jacksonville Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 14%Jacksonville Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 18%Jacksonville Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Jacksonville, AL

Comparing Jacksonville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population86
Racial Diversity89
Senior Citizens43
Well-Paid Single Women48
Male Share of the Population36
Well-Paid Single Men25
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults810
Median Family Income59
People in Middle Class or Better25
People Above Poverty13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work810
Short Commute Times67
Public Transportation Use59
Working at Home25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes102
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents83
Housing Recently Built87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime22
Low Property Crime22

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