Taken from the province of Andalucía, in Spain,
some of the area's first European visitors were Spanish. And
before the Europeans, there were native Americans. Unlike so
many small towns across Alabama, Andalusia is fortunate to be
home of many amenities found only in much larger metropolitan
areas.
Andalusia, as the governmental and cultural center of Covington
County, is home to an active arts council that produces not only
stunning visual arts, but world-class performing arts -
including Broadway shows, international recording artists, grand
exhibitions and more.
South-Centrally located in the State of Alabama, Andalusia is
the county seat of Covington County.
Just 32 miles off Interstate
65 and 45 miles off Interstate 10, Andalusia is easily
accessible. Automobiles can enter
the city on non-congested Highways U.S. 84 and 29, or Alabama
55.
Visitors to the
Andalusia area enjoy the southern hospitality offered by several
local motels and
restaurants. And those caught by the lure of
Andalusia find affordable houses and
real estate.
Housing complexes to rent or lease in Andalusia include
apartments suitable for students, for individuals and families
with moderate incomes, for elderly and handicapped people, and
for those who prefer walking to work and to shop.
The
Andalusia Area takes great pride in its
city/county school
system, where student's average scores consistently place well
above average on standardized tests.
Andalusia's residents enjoy
a pleasant year-round climate,
with long summers, mild winters and an average annual
temperature of 66 degrees. Rainfall averages 55.7 inches per
year.
Population: 8,794
Median Household Income: $26,856
Per Capita Income: $17,292
Elevation: 300 feet
Land area: 18.9
square miles
County
Population: 37,631
Land area: 1033.8 sq. mi
Source: www.census.gov
Dothan 72 miles
Montgomery 92 miles
Mobile 124 miles Ft. Walton Beach, Florida 72 miles
Pensacola 80 miles
All parts of the county are within one hour’s drive of both I-65
(north/south) and Florala is thirty minutes from I-10
(east/west). And since the county borders Florida, it’s
adjacent to one of the country’s most rapidly growing areas, the
Gulf Coast Panhandle. U.S. Highways 84, 331 and 29 pass through
the county. We're your shortest route to the gulf coast
beaches!
DID
YOU KNOW?
Andalusia is home to The
Honorable Seth Hammett, Speaker
of the Alabama State House of Representatives.
Andalusia is the hometown of
Robert Horry,
6-time NBA Champion.
Andalusia is home to Miss Alabama 2006, Alexa Jones,
daughter of Phillip & Gail Jones of Andalusia.
THE HEART OF SOUTH ALABAMA
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