Tallahassee, FL
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 147,064 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Low |
Geography
Tallahassee is located in the Florida panhandle, geographically closer to Georgia than to Miami.
Cultural Attractions
The annual Swamp Stomp Music Festival features the area's finest jazz, country, and bluegrass music.
Recreation
Florida State and Florida A&M athletics provide a variety of sports entertainment.
Historical
The first Christmas celebrated in the future United States was celebrated in Tallahassee by Hernando de Soto in 1539.
Fun Fact
The largest concentration of original plantations in America, 71 plantations consisting of 300,000 acres, is located in a span of 28 miles between Tallahassee and Thomasville, Ga.
| Population [details] | 147,064 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 74.5% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 226.69 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 42.70% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 75.48 °F/54.41 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 90.13 °F/72.04 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 49.89 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 205 |
| Cost of living [details] | 93.1 |
| State sales tax | 6.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Jacksonville (147.79 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | TALLAHASSEE REGIONAL (6.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Health and fitness, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Swimming, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Charitable activities and contributions, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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