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Note: Listed below is information provided to us by local economic development representatives.
Market Access
Interstates: None
U.S. Highways: 61, 84 and 98 intersect in Natchez, connecting directly with Memphis, Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Mobile.
State Highways: Natchez Trace Parkway, scenic National Historic Site, originates in Natchez and treminates in Nashville.
Ports: Natchez-Adams County Port
Navigable Waterways/Ports: Natchez-Adams County Port
Railways: Natchez Railway Company
Airports: Natchez-Adams County Airport
Motor Freight
- Number of major freight lines
- Terminal facilities available
Distance to Major Cities:
Alexandria, Louisiana, 60 miles
Atlanta, Georgia, 505 miles
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 90 miles
Dallas, Texas, 390 miles
Houston, Texas, 307 miles
Jackson, Mississippi, 105 miles
Memphis, Tennessee, 295 miles
Mobile, Alabama, 239 miles
Monroe, Louisiana, 90 miles
New Orleans, Louisiana, 170 miles
Education
Four-Year Colleges & Universities (within 100 miles)
Alcorn State University, Natchez
Two-Year Colleges (within 100 miles)
Copiah-Lincoln Community College, Natchez
Technical Colleges
- Name and City
Primary/Secondary Education
- One public school, Natchez-Adams School District
- Five private schools
Adams County Christian (Elementary and High) School
Cathedral Elementary and High Schools
Holy Family (Elementary School)
Maranatha Baptist (Elementary) School
Trinity Episcopal Day (Elementary and High) School
Incentives
Taxes
Sales Tax
Consumer goods and services: 7%
Lodging (Natchez and Adams County): 10%
Dining (Natchez and Adams County)L 8.5%
Individual Income Tax
Property Tax and County Millage Rate: $119.90 for every $1,000 of assessed value (10% of real value) less Homestead Exemption. Tax breaks for homeowners over 65.
Government
County: Adams County Board of Supervisors are elected from five districts.
Municipalities: Natchez has a full-time Mayor, with Aldermen elected from six wards.
Utilities and Services
Electricity: Entergy or Electric Power Association
Natural Gas: Atmos Energy
Water: Natchez Water Works or Adams County Water Works
Sewerage: Natchez Water Works
Fiber Optic: A T & T
Quality of Life
Climate
- Average Temperature: 70 degrees
- Winter: 30 - 50 degrees
- Summer: 70 - 95 degrees
- Avg. Annual Rainfall
Cost Of Living: The cost of livi8ng is 90% of the national average. The greatest savings is in housing, healthcare and state/local taxes. Average cost for a three bedroom, two bath home: $70,000 - $150,000.
Medical Services: Natchez Community Hospital and Natchez Regional Medical Center, 280 beds
Recreation: Natchez Recreation Department
Festivals: Natchez Cinema and Literary Festival, Natachez Blues Festival, Natchez Natchez Music Festival, Great Mississippi River Balloon Race
Major Employers
Employer Name Product/Service Number of Employees
Bad Boy Buggies, All-Electric Vehicles, 80 employees
Blain Companies, Heavy highway construction, 100 employees
Callon Petroleum Company, oil and gas, 79 employees
Corrrections Corporation of America, private correctional facility, 388
Dunleith Plantation, Plantation bed and breakfast, 112
DynaSteel, Steel fabricators, 200
Energy Drilling, Drilling services, 225
Jordan Carriers, Long distance trucking, 235
Supermarket Operations, Retail grocers, 400
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