Living here
Nearest 4-year college10 mi
Nearest community college29 mi
Nearest technical college11 mi
High school graduates79.2%
College graduates14.8%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
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Pike County Economic Development Corp
The Pike County Economic Development Corporation (PCEDC) actively works to promote economic growth by encouraging new and expanding industries and supporting job creators throughout the county, while also serving as a catalyst for quality of life initiatives. PCEDC is a non-profit organization operating through a principled, business-driven leadership model focused on a mission of improving the lives of all Pike County residents through the development of economic prosperity.
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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