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Our location is in Baldwin County Alabama on the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay. Following are some interesting, helpful facts to assist you in relocating to our wonderful area. (Area code for all phone number is 251.)
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Climate |
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Average Annual Temperature - |
67.5º |
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Average January Temperature - |
49.9º |
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Average July Temperature - |
82.3º |
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Average Rainfall - |
63.9" |
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Average Snowfall - |
0" |
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Growing Season - |
270 days |
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Baldwin County Natural Resources |
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Minerals: |
sand, gravel, clay, natural gas & oil |
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Timber: |
shortleaf pine, oak, gum, cypress |
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Major agricultural products: |
soybeans, vegetables, fruit, nuts, nursery plants, corn, milk, eggs, beef, pork |
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Transportation |
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Interstate Highway - |
I-10 |
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Federal Highways - |
US 31, US 90 & US 98 |
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Sonny Callahan Airport (General Aviation) |
990-5080 |
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Commercial Service: |
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Mobile Regional Airport |
633-4510 |
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Pensacola Regional Airport |
1-850-436-5000 |
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BRATS (Baldwin Rural Area Transportation System) |
937-0355 |
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Ambulance (emergency) |
911 |
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Non emergency |
971-3775 |
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Fire (emergency) |
911 |
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Daphne |
621-2836 |
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Fairhope |
928-2371 |
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Spanish Fort |
626-8876 |
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Barnwell |
928-9732 |
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Belforest |
626-8020 |
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Police (emergency) |
911 |
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Daphne |
621-2834 |
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Fairhope |
928-2385 |
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Spanish Fort |
626-4885 |
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Baldwin County Sheriff |
990-4666 |
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Alabama State Troopers |
660-2300 |
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US Coast Guard |
441-6211 |
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Poison Control Center |
1-800-462-0800 |
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Children's Poison Center |
1-800-292-6678 |
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Thomas Hospital (Fairhope) |
928-2375 |
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Thomas Medical Center (Daphne) |
626-6646 |
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Infirmary-Eastern Shore |
626-8400 |
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Utilities (gas, water, sewage, garbage) |
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Baldwin County EMC |
989-6247 |
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Daphne Utilities |
626-2628 |
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City of Fairhope |
928-8003 |
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Riviera Utilities |
626-5000 |
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Mobile Gas |
450-4742 |
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Spanish Fort Water |
626-3067 |
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BFI |
666-5724 |
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Belforest Water System |
626-5554 |
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Magnolia Landfill |
988-8125 |
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Telephone Service |
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Residential in Alabama |
1-888-757-6500 |
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Residential outside Alabama |
1-800-753-3320 |
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Cable & Satellite Service |
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All Star Satellite |
649-6490 |
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Mediacom |
1-800-239-8411 |
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Newspapers |
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The Daphne/Spanish Fort Bulletin (bi-weekly) |
626-9300 |
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The Fairhope Courier (bi-weekly) |
928-2321 |
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Spanish Fort Sun |
626-9300 |
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Baldwin Register |
219-5477 |
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Mobile Register |
433-1551 |
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Licenses (Fairhope Courthouse) |
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Auto, boat, drivers, hunting & fishing |
928-3002 |
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Fishing |
1-888-848-6887 |
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| US Post Office |
1-800-275-8777 |
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Tax Information |
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City of Daphne |
621-9000 |
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City of Fairhope |
928-2136 |
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City of Spanish Fort |
626-4884 |
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State of Alabama |
344-4737 |
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Federal |
1-800-829-1040 |
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Recreation Departments |
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Daphne Recreation Department |
621-3703 |
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Fairhope Recreation Department |
990-0174 |
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ames P. Nix Activity Center |
928-2835 |
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Libraries |
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Daphne Public Library |
621-2818 |
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Fairhope Public Library |
928-7483 |
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Consumer Assistance |
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Better Business Bureau |
433-5494 |
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Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce |
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Fairhope Office |
928-6387 |
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Scenic Overlook Office |
621-8222 |
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Social Security Office |
928-2504 |
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Alabama State Employment Office |
937-4161 or 943-1575 |
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The Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce covers the cities of Daphne, Fairhope and Spanish Fort and the unincorporated areas of Malbis, Montrose, Blakeley Point Clear & Barnwell.
For phone numbers not listed, please contact directory assistance. Visit us at our website: www.ESChamber.com Email: office@ESChamber.com. Area code - 251
Alabama's Eastern Shore continues to be discovered regularly by people searching for the best possible quality of life. The string of communities along the Eastern Shore is mature, yet youthful. These communities consist of three cities: Daphne, Fairhope, Spanish Fort and other pockets of beauty such as Blakeley, Belforest, Malbis, Montrose, Point Clear, and Barnwell on the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay. The favorable climate and warm waters of Mobile Bay are welcoming year round.
The current business climate is strong and healthy, and the forecast for future business opportunities is bright. Access by air, road and water is easy.
Eastern Shore public and private school students consistently exceed national averages with their ACT scores. Well-respected centers of traditional and non-traditional higher education lie in attractive, convenient settings. Quality health care, some highly specialized, is readily available throughout the bay area.
Recreational opportunities abound: water sports clearly dominate, but open green space is abundant for residents and visitors alike, as are golf and tennis facilities. Leisure activities in the arts, year-round festivals and other events celebrate the good life along the Eastern Shore.
Development, growth and quality of life along the Eastern Shore have been principal considerations of the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce since its inception as the Fairhope Chamber of Commerce on June 6, 1924. For more than eighty years, the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce has been building for its future.
The Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce believes that through a united effort it can consistently improve its community. That is why small business, big industries, professionals and private individuals have come together to devise working programs to enhance the economic climate of the area.
Eastern Shore Profile
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Population Eastern Shore - 50,000+ Baldwin County - 153,991 Daphne - 19,697 Fairhope – 14,106 Spanish Fort – 6,071
Median Age Daphne - 38.05 Fairhope - 45.21 Spanish Fort – 41.74
Average Value of Homes Daphne - $157,268 Fairhope - $187,288 Spanish Fort - $198,364
Median Household Income Daphne - $57,897 Fairhope - $49,658 Spanish Fort - $68,384 |
Taxes
Property Tax Daphne - .043 mills Fairhope - .043 mills Spanish Fort - .033 mills
Sales Tax State of Alabama - 4% Baldwin County - 2% City of Daphne - 2.5% City of Fairhope - 0% City of Spanish Fort - 1.5%
Local Income Tax None | |