Living here
Nearest 4-year college28 mi
Nearest community college19 mi
Nearest technical college31 mi
High school graduates84.3%
College graduates10.4%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
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St Clair-Blount Economic Development Council
The St. Clair County Economic Development Council is the economic development organization for St. Clair County and its municipalities. It facilitates industrial, commercial, workforce, and leadership development, supports existing businesses, attracts new investment, and works to create jobs and improve quality of life.
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Alabama Association of Reg Councils
A public nonprofit organization representing municipalities and counties in Alabama through the membership of the 12 regional councils, promoting regional planning and economic development, coordinating statewide planning and economic development initiatives and hosting an annual training conference.
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Alabama Development Office
The Alabama Department of Commerce’s Made in Alabama initiative promotes investment and business growth in the state, offering resources, incentives, and project assistance while coordinating workforce development and global business efforts.
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Eco Dev Partnership of Alabama
EDPA is a private, non-profit organization that supports Alabama’s economic development efforts focusing on business attraction and expansion, innovation and entrepreneurship, talent attraction and retention, business intelligence and research, and policy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes