Education
Lake Martin is a family-oriented community with many activities
geared in that direction - starting with education. The Alexander
City School System is one of the best in the state and Central
Alabama Community College has a campus in both Alexander City
and Childersburg. From there, many students will attend one of the
many accredited colleges in the state including Auburn University,
University of Alabama, Troy State or Birmingham Southern - all within
driving distance of Lake Martin.
Cost of Living
The cost of living is below the national average with the tax per
capita lowest in the nation. Taxes in Tallapoosa and Elmore counties
are some of the lowest in the nation. Homes in both counties are
assessed at 10 percent of its value and vehicles at 15. Ad valorem
tax millages for the two largest towns in Tallapoosa County are
37.5 mills for Alexander City and 35.0 mills for Dadeville. The
millage for Elmore County is 22.0. Sales tax in Alexander City is
8.5 percent and 5 percent in the rest of the county. Elmore County
sales tax starts at 8.5 percent and varies from town to town.
There is a full-range of housing available from apartments, town
properties and resort-like lake developments. The average cost of
a five-year-old non-lake home for a family of four is $125,000.
ClimateAnother reason folks flock to Lake Martin is the climate. The temperature is warm enough to enjoy the lake year-round. The summer months can be hot in Central Alabama, but with so many water activities to choose from, most people don't mind. The coldest month is January, but the lows rarely drop below freezing. Alabama's yearly average rainfall is 55 inches - accounting for the state's beautiful landscapes and abundant wildlife.
CommerceCommerce around Lake Martin is varied - from various industries, unique retail shops to lake tourism and recreation. Chamber of commerces from around the area work together and with other businesses and organizations to further grow incoming businesses. The Alexander City, Dadeville, and Wetumpka chambers work with organizations such as Lake Martin Economic Development Alliance and Operation Downtown in Alexander City.
Medical care is excellent in the Lake Martin area with Russell Medical Center located in Alexander City, as well as an abundance of family and specialty physicians.
Two military bases are located just a short drive away in Montgomery - Maxwell Air Force Base and Gunter. Maxwell also operates a camping and boating area near Dadeville on County Road 34.
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