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A guide for building a better community.
Clay County Quality of LifeProgress Report | Third Edition, 2017
FOUNDATION
Principal SponsorsThe Clay County Chamber of Commerce Foundation thanks our principal sponsors for their financial support of the Clay County Quality of Life Progress Report, Third Edition, 2017.
Medical CampusT CLAY
CORPORATIONREINHOLD
Orange Park Medical Center2001 Kingsley Avenue Orange Park, FL 32073
OrangeParkMedical.com
904-639-8500
England, Thims & Miller, Inc.14775 Old St. Augustine Road
Jacksonville, FL 32258etminc.com
904-642-8990
Reinhold Corporation1845 Town Center Blvd., Suite 105
Fleming Island, FL 32003ReinholdCorp.com
904-269-5857
Baptist Clay Medical Campus1771 Baptist Clay Drive
Fleming Island, FL 32003BaptistJax.com
904-516-1000
Clay County Chamber of Commerce Foundation1845 Town Center Blvd., Suite 410, Fleming Island, FL 32003
Phone 904.264.2651 • Fax 904.264.0070
Clay County Quality of LifeProgress Report | Third Edition, 2017
A guide for building a better community.
www.claychamber.com
FOUNDATION
Special ThanksSpecial thanks to St. Johns River State College, Orange Park Campus for their partnership in creating the Clay County Quality of Life Progress Report, Third Edition, 2017. Students in the baccalaureate degree business programs served as the Review and Update Committee for the Third Edition.
Clay County Quality of Life Progress Report, Third Edition, 2017 Review and Update Committee
ChairsDr. Anna LebeschVice President for Workforce Development/Executive Director Orange Park CampusandDr. Aaron M. KnowlesOrganizational Management Professor St. Johns River State College
Committee MembersShannon Andrews, Arts & CultureChristopher Barnes, Social ServicesQatresha Champagne, HealthAshley Cooksey, EconomyCarly Culver, Family MetricsAdam Erke, TransportationJamal Fair, DemographicsWilliam Garrison, Housing and Real EstateGloria Glass, RecreationElizabeth Johnson, EducationJohn Johnson, Social ServicesMelanie Kembro, Public SafetyAmy Kemper, GovernanceMichelle Loyd, Public SafetyRachel Miller, EnvironmentMitch Warwick, Education
Special thanks also to the many dedicated Clay County citizens who participated in the creation of the inaugural Clay County Quality of Life Progress Report—2008 and the review and update of the Second Edition—2015 and Third Edition—2017.
Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Indicator Selection Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Executive Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Demographics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Family Metrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Community Perceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Arts & Culture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Housing and Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Public Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Governance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Social Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
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Welcome to the Clay County Quality of Life Progress Report, Third Edition, 2017. When the inaugural Clay County Quality of Life Progress Report was published in 2008, it was the first document of its kind to offer the community a baseline set of data to measure the state of Clay County and provide a means to begin monitoring progress towards achieving a shared vision for Clay County’s future. Volunteers from across the county participated in surveys and volunteered as committee members to help reach a consensus on a shared vision for Clay County. The result, a community effort of Clay County citizens, is this guide. Collectively, the inaugural report and the subsequent updates establish trend lines for building a better community.
After the inaugural report was published in 2008, the economy experienced a recession, affecting many aspects of the community. The unemployment rate climbed, home values declined, and the need for social services increased. Yet, despite the economic downturn, the community remained positive about the quality of life in Clay County. In the 2015 public opinion survey, 90 percent of residents surveyed said they were satisfied or very satisfied with the quality of life in Clay County.
In this third edition of the report, the economy is showing a positive recovery from the recession. The unemployment rate in Clay County dropped to 3.2 percent, median home sales are 31 percent higher than they were four years ago, and new home construction permits have increased by 54 percent since 2012. In the 2017 public opinion survey, more people were confident about their financial security than in 2015 and 93 percent of residents surveyed in 2017 said they were satisfied or very satisfied with the quality of life in Clay County.
This guide provides a roadmap for the community to help us determine where we have been, where we are, and critical issues that face our community. While the inaugural report helped us to set a baseline, the updates help to show us trends, both positive and negative, within our community. Most indicators from the inaugural report were included in this edition. Others were replaced with more current and telling indicators.
The data in this edition is obtained from various resources including but not limited to government and public records, private businesses, nonprofit organizations, and local churches. We have attempted to include the most current data available at the time of preparation of this edition.
The Clay County Quality of Life Progress Report, Third Edition, 2017 provides information about the state and well-being of the community. We hope it will be used to generate conversations and encourage community involvement to both celebrate and improve the quality of life in Clay County. This edition is also available online at www.claychamber.com.
Introduction
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PurposeThe indicator is both meaningful (it provides information valuable for community members to understand important aspects of their quality of life) and useful (it offers a sense of direction for additional research, planning, and action toward positive community changes and a means of assessing progress toward these desired changes).
ImportanceThe indicator measures an aspect of the quality of life which a diverse group of people in the community would agree is important in relation to the priorities in the community’s shared vision or goals.
Validity and Accuracy If the indicator trend line moves upward or downward, a diverse group of people in the community would agree on whether the quality of life is improving or declining.
RelevanceThe indicator measures an aspect of the community’s quality of life that the community can work to improve upon through public decision making and action at the community level.
ResponsivenessThe indicator trend line responds relatively quickly and noticeably to real changes in the indicator.
AnticipationThe indicator projects future trends rather than reacting to past trends. A “leading” indicator is generally more useful than a “lagging” indicator because it allows a proactive response.
UnderstandabilityThe indicator measures an aspect of the community’s quality of life in a way that most citizens can easily understand and interpret in relation to their own lives.
Availability and TimelinessData for the indicator are readily available and accessible on an annual basis from a credible public or private source.
Stability and ReliabilityData for the indicator are collected, compiled, and calculated in the same way each year.
Asset OrientationWhere possible, the indicator measures a positive aspect of the community’s quality of life (to focus on community assets) and a trend line increase clearly denotes an improvement in the quality of life.
ScaleThe indicator is reported for a geographic area that is most meaningful for community understanding and most helpful for improvement. For many indicators, trend lines for counties surrounding Clay County are also reported and where appropriate statewide numbers are reported.
ClarityThe indicator uses measures that filter out extraneous factors. Per-person rates filter out the effect of population growth, and constant dollars eliminate the effect of inflation. Raw numbers are used where magnitudes are important.
RepresentativenessTaken together, the indicators measure the major dimensions of the community’s quality of life.
Indicator Selection CriteriaThe quality of life indicators have been selected based on the following criteria:
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Executive SummaryClay County continues to grow in size and opportunities while maintaining its family friendly environment and close-knit community feel. This edition captures the positive trends in the community as well as areas that need improvement. The indicators do not explain why a trend is moving one direction or the other or what should be done to address a trend. That is up to the community to decide. The indicators do provide data and background for the eleven key elements that Clay residents think are important for the quality of life in Clay County.
From 2000 to 2016, Clay County’s population grew by 48 percent, or more than 67,000 residents. A growing population means more services are needed from businesses, government, and nonprofit organizations. It also reflects that healthy communities tend to attract new residents. The following pages show that the dedicated citizens of Clay County are committing time, resources, and compassion to help provide diverse opportunities and build a strong community.
Arts and CultureThe vision is that arts and culture activities are valued and supported. How are we doing? Attendance at local arts venues and cultural events continues to grow. Since the inaugural report in 2008, attendance at the Thrasher-Horne Center has doubled and attendance at the Blue Ribbon Clay County Agricultural Fair has grown by 34 percent. More than 62 percent of students in Clay County public schools are enrolled in arts and music classes, and the community offers many options for private performing arts and music instruction. Outdoor arts and cultural events, including Concert on the Green, CalaVida Arts and Music Festival, the Scottish Games, and the Soul Food Festival, provide additional cultural opportunities for residents.
EconomyThe vision is for the economy to support a diverse employment base and a vibrant economy that allows residents to work and live within the county. How are we doing? The economy continues to grow both jobs and average wages. The county has 30 percent more jobs than it did in 2004 but 52 percent of workers still work outside of Clay County. The average annual wage for someone working in Clay County has seen a 26 percent increase since 2005 but it remains lower than in some surrounding counties and the statewide average. The unemployment rate fell from a high of 10.2 percent in 2010 to 3.2 percent in 2017. More residents were confident about their financial security in 2017 than in 2015.
Housing and Real EstateThe vision is the county offers a variety of attainable and affordable housing, and that homeowners experience sustainable equity in their property. How are we doing? Annual home construction permits have increased by 142 percent since 2009 and median home sales are 31 percent higher than they were four years ago. The total value of taxable property in 2016 was 26 percent higher than in 2005.
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EducationThe education vision is to encourage, reward, and set expectations for lifelong learning. How are we doing? Clay County is rich in quality educational opportunities. Florida Standards Assessments reading scores of third grade students in Clay County remain consistently higher than the statewide percentage. Graduation rates continue to rise. In 2016, over 84 percent of Clay County’s public school seniors graduated from high school on time. We have also seen a developing trend indicating that more students are prepared for higher education. The number of students taking and passing Advanced Placement exams and participating in dual enrollment (some college courses while attending high school) has also increased.
HealthThe vision is for all Clay County residents to have access to comprehensive, affordable, and quality healthcare. How are we doing? Access to healthcare has significantly improved. Since the 2008 report, two new major healthcare facilities were built in Clay County—Baptist Clay Medical Campus in Fleming Island and St. Vincent’s Medical Center Clay County in Middleburg. Orange Park Medical Center also underwent major expansions. The number of residents receiving Medicaid (14 percent) has nearly doubled since 2008 (7.6 percent). Residents receiving Medicare represent 15 percent of Clay County’s population. Heart disease and cancer continue to be the primary causes of death in the county. In Florida’s 2017 County Health Rankings Report, Clay County ranked 9th as the healthiest county in the state.
Public SafetyThe public safety vision is reflected by residents feeling safe in their homes and in the community. How are we doing? Since the inaugural report in 2008, the total index crime rate in Clay County has decreased by 38 percent. Non-violent theft (larceny) accounts for the largest number of crimes. Domestic violence related crime rates in Clay County have decreased modestly over a ten-year period. Clay County’s clearance rate or percentage of crimes cleared remains significantly better than the state’s rate. Most Clay County residents (81 percent) feel safe walking alone at night in their neighborhood. On the roads, there has been a statewide trend, including Clay County, in the increase in the number of motor vehicle accidents, but Clay County’s rate is 25 percent lower than the state rate.
RecreationThe recreation vision is for abundant opportunities both outdoors and indoors. How are we doing? Total park acreage increased between 2010 and 2017 creating more access to outdoor recreational activities. The number of public fishing piers in Clay County has grown from six piers in 2003 to 11 piers in 2017, providing more waterway access points for non-boaters. In 2017, Clay County offered 33 baseball fields, 13 basketball courts, 9 football/multi-purpose fields, 31 soccer fields, 26 tennis courts, and 11 softball fields for public use. These numbers do not include many other private recreation areas. Participation in organized sports through the YMCA, Police Athletic League (PAL), and the Clay County Parks and Recreation Division continues to be well attended.
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EnvironmentThe vision is for a protected environment and citizens who participate in sustainable activities. How are we doing? Since the 2008 report, residential per capita water usage in Clay County has decreased indicating a growing awareness for water conservation. Per capita solid waste generated has increased by 14 percent from 1,749 pounds in 2008 to 1,994 pounds in 2016. Recycling represented 20 percent of the county’s solid waste in 2016, down from 25 percent in 2008. Water quality is improving with wastewater treatment facilities achieving 100 percent of their seven-year Basin Management Action Plan goals. This has a positive impact on the water ecosystem and the natural populations of flora and fauna.
GovernanceThe vision is that government is responsive to the needs of the community. How are we doing? In 2016, 92 percent of Clay County adults (18 and over) were registered to vote. The majority of voters in Clay County are registered to the Republican Party. Voter turnout continues to be consistently higher in presidential election years than in statewide elections. Half (50 percent) of residents surveyed in 2017 rated the quality of leadership of local county government as “excellent” or “good.” The respondents were more positive in their assessment of county leadership in 2017 than in 2015.
Social ServicesThe vision for social services is defined by all residents helping to create a compassionate community whereby everyone has an opportunity to live a satisfying life with their basic needs met. How are we doing? The number of residents needing food and other assistance has steadily increased over a ten-year period but has recently begun to decline. In 2016, Clay County had nearly 23,000 residents participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly known as food stamps) compared to 26,000 in 2015. Local church outreach programs and nonprofit organizations continue to provide services to help affected residents meet their basic needs. The number of Clay County public school students with disabilities and the number of children in foster care remain higher than the number of children served at the time of the 2008 report.
TransportationThe vision is that transportation systems are safe, efficient, and address the needs of the entire community. How are we doing? Surveys conducted of Clay County residents for this 2017 edition showed that on average it took 32 minutes to get to work. This average included those working in Clay County as well as those commuting to surrounding counties. Clay County residents working within the county reported a 19 minute commute, on average, compared to 13 minutes in 2008. Clay County residents working in Duval County reported a 38 minute commute in the 2008 survey and a 43 minute commute in the 2017 survey. Mass transit ridership and available bus routes have been steadily increasing since 2008. The Clay County Transit Authority offered seven flex-routes throughout the county in 2016 including routes that interconnected with transit systems in Duval, Putnam, and Alachua counties.
Demographics In 2016, Clay County was home to 208,311 people, having grown by 48% since the 2000 Census Population Count. In comparison, Florida’s population increased by 29% between 2000 and 2016.
Between 2010 and 2016, Clay County saw a 7.6% increase in population (14th overall highest in the state of Florida). This is higher than state average of 7.2%. In comparison, Duval County saw a 6.9% increase and St. Johns county saw a 15.9% increase during this period.
By 2030, the population of Clay County is expected to grow to 268,409 people.
Population Growth
19831986198919921995199820002001200420062007200820092010201120122013201420152016
75,57389,667
103,023111,572120,813132,048140,814142,838163,461176,901184,644185,168185,208190,865192,370194,345196,399199,798203,383208,311
Population Projections
Source: Office of Economic & Demographic Research, Florida Legislature; Florida Demographic
Estimating Conference 2015. http://edr.state.fl.us/Content/conferences/population/ConferenceResults.
pdf http://edr.state.fl.us/Content/population-demographics/data/CountyPopulation.pdf
224,587
246,980268,409
2020p 2025p 2030p
Source: U.S. Census Bureau and University of Florida Bureau of Economic and
Business Research http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/community_facts.
xhtml#none http://www.bebr.ufl.edu/population
#% Indicates Percent growth from 2014
12.4%growth
23.6%growth
34.3% growth
Race and EthnicityRace and ethnicity figures have remained unchanged since the 2013 American Community Survey. The 2013 and 2015 American Community Surveys describe Clay County as follows: Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division http://fact-
finder2.census.gov/African American Asian Hispanic White Other
10%2.8% 8.7%
75.1%
3.4%
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Under 5 years5 to 910 to 1415 to 1920 to 2425 to 2930 to 3435 to 3940 to 4445 to 4950 to 5455 to 5960 to 6465 to 6970 to 7475 to 7980 to 8485+ years
Population by Age and Gender
The median age in Clay County is 39.0 years. Children 19 and under account for 26.1% of the population, while residents 65 and older account for 15.1% of the population. (By comparison, the median age in Florida is 41.4 years.) Females account for 50.8% of the population, while males account for 49.2%.
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Geography-Clay County, Florida: Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Selected Age Groups.
MaleFemale
105,824102,487208,311
Total FemaleTotal Male
Total Both Sexes
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Marriages MarriagesDivorces Divorces
Family Metrics Marriages and Divorces
From 2010 to 2016, the number of marriages in Clay County increased by 9% (1,360 in 2016) while the number of divorces showed little change (873 in 2016). In comparison, the number of marriages in Florida increased by 22% during that same time while divorces decreased by 4%. Of Clay County residents of legal marrying age, 55% are married.
Two parent and single parent homesAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, 69% of children under the age of 18 in the U.S. live at home with two parents and 23% live with a single mother. In Clay County, 72% (35,297) of children live in a two-parent home while 19% (9,355) live with a single mother.Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2016 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates
Sources: Florida Health Charts http://www.flhealthcharts.com/FLQUERY/Marriage/marriage.aspx
http://www.flhealthcharts.com/FLQUERY/Dissolution/dissolution.aspx
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Satisfaction with Quality of Life
Community PerceptionsIn 2008, 2015, and 2017, telephone surveys were conducted among the residents of Clay County. Data for certain indicators in this report come from these telephone surveys.
The surveys began with this question: “All things considered, how satisfied are you with the quality of life in Clay County today? Would you say you are very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, not very satisfied, or not at all satisfied?”
Resident satisfaction with the quality of life in Clay County remains quite high. Of those surveyed in 2017, 93% were “very” or “somewhat” satisfied with the quality of life in Clay County as compared to 90% in 2015 and 92% in 2008.
2015 2017
Not Very Satisfied Not At All Satisfied Don’t Know
Source: Ulrich Research Services, Inc. (2008) and University of North Florida Public Opinion Research Laboratory (2015 and 2017)
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Arts & Culture VisionClay County appreciates and supports the arts and values its cultural institutions. The arts community creates, collaborates and communicates its events and programs to provide quality artistic, accessible and diverse opportunities for Clay residents, including students of all ages. Clay residents, businesses and the education community strengthen and grow the arts by supporting the arts community.
How are we doing?Attendance at Selected Arts EventsAttendance at local art venues has steadily increased in the past ten years with attendance at the Thrasher-Horne Center more than doubling, reflecting a strong interest in the arts within the community. The attendance figures at selected art events were:
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Concert on the Green 3,000 * 5,000 5,000 * 2,800 2,100 2,500 2,800
Orange Park Community
Theater6,000 4,200 4,300 4,500 4,500 4,500 6,000 9,300 11,430
Thrasher-Horne Center 16,838 16,093 16,904 20,435 22,290 19,907 20,518 22,523 32,000
CalaVida Arts Festival --- --- --- --- --- --- 2,500 4,000 4,200
Thrasher-Horne Center
CalaVida Arts Festival
Orange Park Community Theater
Concert on the Green
*Canceled due to weather
Number of Attendees
* *
Sources: Concert on
the Green, Orange Park
Community Theater,
Thrasher-Horne Center,
and CalaVida Arts Festival
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
201620152014201320122011201020092008
Attendance at Historical MuseumsHistorical museums are another example of the many cultural institutions available in Clay County. In 2016, 11,500 people visited the Camp Blanding Museum, more than 2,500 visited the Clay County Military Museum, and nearly 1,000 people visited the Middleburg Historic Museum. The attendance at these museums were:
2013
2014
2015
2016
10,1922,442
830
9,4353,312
623
11,6332,499
557
11,5522,524
901
Camp BlandingClay County Military Musuem
Middleburg Historic
Art Pieces in Rotating ExhibitsSource: Art Guild of Orange Park
Another indicator of the arts is the number of art pieces shown in rotating exhibits within Clay County. This indicator seeks to measure both the productivity of local artists as well as the opportunity for residents to view visual fine arts. The total number of pieces in rotating exhibits has more than doubled since 2006 (754 pieces) to 1,723 pieces in 2016.
Attendance at Clay County FairgroundsClay County is also home to numerous cultural institutions. Attendance at cultural events brings the community together and maintains traditions. Attendance figures at the Blue Ribbon Clay County Agricultural Fair and the Northeast Florida Scottish Games held at the Clay County Fairgrounds were:
*Severely impacted by rain. Sources: Clay County Fair, and Northeast Florida Scottish Games and Festival
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
20172016201520142013201220112010200920082007
* *
Scottish GamesClay County Fair
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Students Enrolled in ArtsThe percent of students in Clay County public schools enrolled in arts and music programs is slightly higher than the statewide percent.Source: Florida Department of Education
Persons Volunteering in the ArtsVolunteers play a vital role in the arts community in Clay County. In 2016, the Thrasher-Horne Center had 57 regular volunteers (serving throughout the year); Art Guild of Orange Park had 130 regular volunteers; and Orange Park Community Theater had approximately 350 regular volunteers throughout the year.Sources: Art Guild of Orange Park, Orange Park Community Theater, and Thrasher-Horne
Center
Performing Arts Instruction (Private)Clay County is host to 13 performing art schools and 4 performing music schools. Combined, these programs educate more than 1,800 men, women, and children. Classes range from jazz, hip hop, salsa, and ballet, to how to play guitar, drums, or the tuba. End of the season recitals draw a combined attendance of almost 4,200 family, friends, and spectators. Clay County also offers its residents (9th grade to adults) an opportunity to participate in a community band that performs at 8-10 local venues per year. Source: Local Art/ Music schools in Clay County
62.4% of Clay County students are enrolled in arts and music classes
57% of students in Florida are enrolled in arts and music classes
Dance
Music
54%girls
43%girls
33%boys
11%women
13%men
26%women
8%men
12%boys
Women Girls Men Boys
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EconomyVisionClay County provides an environment that creates and continuously promotes diverse opportunities for productive employment at wages that allow residents to work and live within the county. Clay County’s job opportunities attract and retain a talented and educated workforce.
How are we doing?
Median Household IncomeThe median household income in 2016 in Clay County was $56,315, compared to median household incomes in Duval of $51,980 and St. Johns of $78,581.Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (Economic Characteristics)
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$80,000
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Net Employment Growth
In 2016, there were 49,987 jobs in Clay County, a 29.5 percent increase in the number of jobs since 2004. In comparison, in 2016, Duval County had 486,433 jobs and St. Johns County had 69,749 jobs, reflecting an 11.5 percent increase and a 47.7 percent increase, respectively, in the number of jobs since 2004. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics http://www.bls.gov/cew/home.htm#databases
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Duval
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Number of Employed and Unemployed Clay ResidentsIn 2016, the number of unemployed Clay County residents totaled 4,546 or 4.9% of the total workforce. This rate represents a dramatic improvement from 2010, when the number of unemployed residents totaled 9,805 or 10.1% of the workforce. Employed / Unemployed
2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 -
2011 –2012 –2013 –2014 –2015 –2016 –
8,8357,4596,1755,6274,9094,546
87,89390,12291,95892,82393,41895,999
Percent change in employment year over year
3,3742,9032,6603,1885,1128,656 9,805
77,71983,04087,91090,995 90,982 86,197 86,725
/ / / / / / /
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
http://www.bls.gov/data/#unemployment
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Per Capita IncomePer capita personal income in Clay County has increased by 49 percent since 2000. Clay County’s per capita income as a percent of the national average declined from 89 percent in 2000 to 81 percent in 2016 (meaning that nationally, per capita income rose faster than it did in Clay County).
The indicator measures the income of all residents of Clay County, regardless of their place of employment. Per capita income is not available to compare where people work, though some conclusions may be drawn by comparing annual average wages per county. Source: US Bureau of Economic Analysis http://www.bea.gov/regional/bearfacts/
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Average Annual WageIn 2016, the average annual wage for someone working in Clay County was $36,742, a 25.7 percent increase since 2005. In comparison to neighboring northeast counties, in 2016, the average annual wage for someone working in Duval County was $50,569 and in St. Johns County the average annual wage was $40,937. Source: U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. http://www.bls.gov/cew/home.htm#databases
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Clay $29,215 $31,275 $31,090 $31,308 $31,843 $32,284 $32,857 $33,437 $33,776 $35,030 $35,934 $36,742
St. Johns $32,453 $34,594 $35,536 $35,820 $35,777 $36,148 $36,749 $36,943 $37,341 $38,775 $40,391 $40,937
Duval $40,095 $42,232 $43,641 $43,724 $44,006 $45,084 $45,543 $47,043 $47,489 $48,820 $49,678 $50,569
Florida $36,800 $38,485 $39,746 $40,568 $40,970 $41,581 $42,310 $43,210 $43,645 $44,798 $46,260 $47,035
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Unemployment RateIn 2016, the unemployment rate in Clay County was 4.5 percent, a decrease from 5.0 percent in 2015. In the past five years, Clay County’s unemployment rate has remained below both the U.S. rate and Florida rate. Source: Labor Market Statistics Center, Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (LAUS - Local Area Unemployment Statistics).
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Financial SecurityWhen asked, “Is your financial security today better, worse, or about the same as compared to three years ago?”, 41 percent of the 2017 survey respondents said that their financial security was better than it was three years ago. This is an improvement from the 2015 survey when only 36 percent of respondents said that their financial security was better than it was three years ago. Source: University of North Florida Public Opinion Research Laboratory
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2.1% less than 9th grade
4.8% 9th to 12th grade but no diploma
34.4% high school graduate (includes equivalency)
23.4% some college but no degree
11.8% associate’s degree
16.1% bachelor’s degree
7.4% graduate or professional degree
Education of Work Force
In 2016, 93 percent of Clay County’s population 25 years and over (132,097) had a high school graduate or higher degree. 23.5 percent had a bachelor’s degree or higher.Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey
Where the Labor Force WorksWhen asked, “In which county do you work?”, 48 percent of the workers from the 2017 survey responded they were employed in Clay County, while 38 percent worked in Duval County and the remainder were employed in other counties. This represents a three percent change from the 2015 survey when 45 percent worked in Clay County and 41 percent worked in Duval County.
The 2010 U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimated 57.2 percent worked outside Clay County vs. 60 percent in the 2000 U.S. Census.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau
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Housing and Real EstateVisionClay County offers quality, affordable housing and homeowners experience sustainable equity in their property.
How are we doing?
Housing MarketThe Northeast Florida housing market has enjoyed a strong rebound from the 2008 recession, with total new construction permits pulled in the 4-county region increasing 86 percent, from 4,257 in 2012 to 7,906 in 2016 (Northeast Florida Builders Association). During this same period, the median price of all homes sold in the region increased 34.3 percent from $157,000 to $210,300 (Northeast Florida Association of Realtors).
The Clay County new construction housing market has also recovered strongly since the depths of the recession. From its lowest level of 397 new home permits in 2009, Clay County permits increased by 142 percent to 960 in 2016. The construction of the First Coast Expressway, the first interstate highway to be built through Clay County, will support the continued expansion of the Clay County housing market. Sources: Northeast Florida Association of Realtors (2016). Annual report on the Northeast Florida housing market. Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service,
January, 2017. Northeast Florida Builders Association (2017). Permit data, 2001-2017. U.S. Census Bureau.
Description Clay Duval St. Johns Nassau Regional Total
Population (July 2016) 208,311 926,255 235,087 80,622 1,450,275
Population (April, 2010 census) 190,865 864,263 190,038 73,314 1,318,480
Percent change from 2010 9.14% 7.17% 23.71% 9.97% 10.00%
Number of housing units, (July 2016) 78,989 402,313 102,280 37,453 621,035
Number of housing units, (April, 2010) 75,478 388,486 89,830 35,009 588,803Percent increase in number of housing units, 2010-2016 4.65% 3.56% 13.86% 6.98% 5.47%
Owner-occupied housing unit rate, 2011-2015 74.80% 59.20% 75.50% 76.20% 71.43%Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2011-2015 $153,000 $142,300 $244,400 $177,100 $179,200
Median gross rent, 2011-2015 $1,014 $943 $1,119 $1,046 $1,031
Number of households, 2011-2015 69,053 337,900 79,242 28,306 514,501
Persons per household, 2011-2015 2.84 2.58 2.62 2.66 2.68
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Home Sales and Construction in Clay CountySource: Northeast Florida Association of Realtors, Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service, January 8, 2017
Median Home Sales with County Comparisons
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Total Closed Sales 2,342 2,861 3,195 3,863 3,777 -2.3% 61.3%
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% Lender Mediated 47.0% 42.8% 34.7% 31.7% 18.3% -42.3% -61.1%
Days on the Market 117 100 104 91 76 -16.5% -35.0%
% of Original List Price 90.0% 92.7% 91.6% 93.2% 95.3% 2.3% 5.9%
New Home Construction Permits 624 900 836 829 960 15.8% 53.8%
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Clay County $ 132,000 $ 145,000 $ 153,875 $ 159,000 $ 172,990 8.8% 31.1%
Duval County $ 110,000 $ 132,000 $ 135,000 $ 150,000 $ 164,000 9.3% 49.1%
St. Johns County $ 231,450 $ 251,197 $ 273,896 $ 284,000 $ 295,000 3.9% 27.5%
Nassau County $ 152,750 $ 170,000 $ 181,490 $ 199,000 $ 209,150 5.1% 36.9%
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Total Value of Taxable Property (billions of dollars) Source: Clay County Board of County Commissioners
Property Tax Collections Per Person
In 2016, Clay County collected $183.1 million in property taxes, or $879 for each resident. This includes county taxes, school taxes, and municipal taxes, as well as taxes for independent districts and special districts. (This does not include sales tax or other fees.) This represents an increase of one percent from 2015 property tax collections.Source: Clay County Tax Collector’s Office as of December 14, 2017
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EducationVisionClay County encourages, rewards, and sets expectations for lifelong learning. Educational excellence begins at birth with a community that cultivates and encourages learning. Every student will graduate from Clay County’s public schools prepared for post-secondary education and/or the global workforce.
HOW ARE WE DOING?
Percent of Third Graders Achieving a Level 3 or Above Reading Score on the Florida Standards AssessmentsIn 2017, 70 percent of third graders in Clay County achieved a level 3 or above reading score on the Florida Standards Assessments, up from 62 percent in 2015. Clay County ranked sixth in the state of Florida (67 counties) in 2017 for the highest percentage of third grade students achieving a level three or above reading score. Source: Florida Department of Education http://www.fldoe.org/accountability/assessments/k-12-student-assessment/results/2017.stml
Percent of Grade 3 Students Achieving Level 3 or Above FSA Reading Scores2015 2016 2017
State of Florida 53% 54% 58%
Clay County 62% 63% 70%
High School Graduation RateClay County’s high school graduation rate has increased by more than 20 percent during the past nine years, rising from 63.7 percent in 2007-08 to 84.7 percent in 2015-16. Clay County ranks 17th out of 67 Florida counties for the highest graduation rate. Florida calculates graduation rates in accordance with U.S. Department of Education regulations. These rate regulations include standard diplomas only and not special diplomas or GEDs.Source: Florida Department of Education https://edstats.fldoe.org/SASPortal/main.do
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Educational Expenditure Per Student
In the 2016-2017 school year, Clay County spent $7,044 per student enrolled in a Clay County public school. In comparison, Duval County spent $7,786 per student enrolled in a Duval County public school and St. Johns County spent $7,688 per student enrolled in a St. Johns County public school. General fund expenditures used for these calculations include all those necessary to operate the school district (e.g. transportation, food services, personnel, etc.).Source: Clay County School District and Florida Department of Education (Financial Profiles of Florida School Districts)
Volunteerism in Clay County Public Schools In the 2016-17 school year, 4,041 volunteers gave their time by volunteering a total of 86,187 hours in Clay County public schools.
Clay County citizens have continually demonstrated a high commitment to volunteering with our students. Without this dedication, our cost per student expenditures would be higher.Source: Clay County School District
Number of Students Participating in Dual Enrollment
In the 2016-17 school year, 1,003 Clay County public school students participated in the dual enrollment program (enrolled in some college courses while still in high school). This represents an increase of 22 percent since the 2012-13 school year.Source: Clay County School District
Advanced Placement Exams The number of Clay County high school students taking Advanced Placement (AP) exams has grown significantly. In the 2016-17 school year, Clay County public schools administered 4,308 Advanced Placement (AP) exams. This represents an increase of 76 percent since the 2007-08 school year. In addition, the number of passing scores has risen as well.
School Year Exams Administered Receiving Passing Score 2016-17 4,308 2,1292015-16 3,815 2,0212014-15 3,539 2,0832013-14 3,522 1,8492012-13 3,369 1,8562011-12 3,462 1,8492010-11 3,427 1,6072009-10 3,166 1,4392008-09 3,016 1,3342007-08 2,448 1,072
Source: Clay County School District
Post-Secondary EducationSt. Johns River State College (SJR State) is regionally accredited by SACSCOC and offers online and on-campus classes, meeting the educational and workforce needs of northeast Florida. St. Johns River State College has campuses in three counties (Clay, Putnam, and St. Johns), serving more than 10,000 students. The Orange Park Campus in Clay County has the largest student population. The Orange Park Campus features a state-of-the-art Health-Sciences building that is home to the Nursing, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), and Paramedic programs. Students majoring in computer science, are gaining a competitive edge in a newly renovated technical building that is home to the CISCO Networking Academy. The College offers Bachelor degrees, Associate of Arts degrees, Associate of Science degrees, and Industry Certifications.
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Business 481
Computer Sciences 418Criminal Justice & Public Safety 157
Visual Arts 67
Nursing & Allied Health 536Pre-Nursing & Pre-Allied Health 867
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Early Childhood Education 43
Nursing 114
Organizational Management:Supervision and Mgt. Specialization 123Computer Info Systems Specialization 31Health Care Admin. Specialization 46Public Svs. Admin. Specialization 15
St. Johns River State College Enrollment by Program – Fall 2016
St. Johns River State College Program Completers
2014-15 2015-16 2016-17Associate in Arts 643 672 634Associate in Science 281 245 270Educator Prep Institute 44 39 40College Credit Certificate 316 183 196Bachelor’s 74 74 82Vocational Certificate 106 95 106Total 1,464 1,308 1,328
Source: St. Johns River State College, 2017 Fact Book, www.sjrstate.edu
HealthVisionAll Clay County residents have access to comprehensive, quality, and affordable health care.
How are we doing?
Medicaid Enrollment Medicaid is a joint state and federal program that provides some health coverage for lower income residents, as well as assistance to seniors and disabled residents. Enrollment is based on income and assets. Both Florida and Clay have seen a steady increase in the percentage of the population enrolled in Medicaid but Clay County’s rate remains lower than the statewide rate.
Year 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
FloridaMedicaid Clients 1,839,522 1,726,620 1,712,431 1,920,560 2,285,456 2,518,677
Percentage of Florida Population 10.27% 9.41% 9.17% 10.21% 12.19% 13.40%
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ClayMedicaid Clients 13,180 12,641 12,471 14,149 18,273 20,277
Percentage of Clay Population 7.77% 7.15% 6.75% 7.64% 9.87% 10.62%
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
2,585,515 2,825,734 2,882,447 3,189,529 3,424,924 3,480,807
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10.99% 11.50% 11.84% 12.82% 13.94% 14.04%
Sources: Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration, Department of Children and Families http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/programs/access/StandardDataReports.asp
Medicare Enrollment Medicare is the federal health care assistance program for seniors (65 and over) and individuals with disabilities. Enrollment is not related to income or assets. The percentage of Clay County residents enrolled in Medicare (15%) is lower than the statewide percentage (19%).
Enrollment % of Population
Clay County 29,659 15%Florida 3,888,406 19%
Source: U.S. Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services, 2012 -2016 yearly averageshttps://www.cms.gov/Research-Statistics-Data-and-Systems/Statistics-Trends-and-Reports/Dashboard/Medicare-Enrollment/Enrollment%20Dashboard.html
Top 10 Causes of DeathHeart disease and cancer continue to be the leading cause of death in Clay County. The top ten leading causes of death in the county in 2016, with a comparison to neighboring Duval and St. Johns counties and statewide in Florida, are provided below. Source: www.floridacharts.com
2016 Top 10 Causes of Death Clay Duval St. Johns FloridaDeaths from All Causes 1,749 8,059 1,926 197,236Cancer Deaths 406 1,680 464 44,237Heart Disease Deaths 314 1,565 390 45,625Unintentional Injuries Deaths 153 755 118 12,522Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease Deaths 135 433 102 11,964Diabetes Deaths 102 452 75 11,104Stroke Deaths 76 387 104 11,843Suicide Deaths 75 250 84 6,083Alzheimer's Deaths 73 274 73 12,966Chronic Liver Disease and Cirrhosis Deaths 43 256 76 6,221Pneumonia/ Influenza Deaths 38 303 67 5,470
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Nursing Home Beds per 1,000 ElderlyThe number of nursing home beds per 1,000 elderly in Clay County is decreasing.Assisted living facilities are an alternative option for elderly needing help with basic needs but not full time nursing care. There are currently 15 registered Assisted Living Facilities in Clay County.
Licensed Beds Seniors 65 and Over Beds per 1,000 Elderly2009 1,093 20,056 542010 1,033 22,292 462011 1,033 23,472 442012 1,033 25,371 402013 1,033 26,950 382014 1,033 28,394 362015 1,033 29,848 352016 1,033 31,494 33
Sources: Florida Charts: Florida Department of Health, Agency for Health Care Administration; and US Census Bureau Population Estimates as of July 1, 2016 http://www.floridacharts.com/charts/default.
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Emergency Room VisitsBetween 2014 and 2016, the number of visits to emergency rooms in Clay County increased by 48 percent and emergency room admissions in Clay County increased by 44 percent. In relation to population growth, Clay County’s population grew by 4 percent between 2014 and 2016. This reflects the rising trend in emergency room visits and the addition of the new emergency room centers with the ability to serve Clay County residents and residents from surrounding counties.
Source: Orange Park Medical Center (excludes Orange Park Medical Center’s Park West ER in Jacksonville), Baptist Clay Medical Campus, and St. Vincent’s Medical Center Clay County
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Percent of Children ImmunizedChild immunization rates provide insights into both access to health care and use of health care services for preventative purposes. In Clay County in the 2016-17 school year, 96.5 percent of all kindergarten students in both public and private schools had received their required immunizations. Clay County Immunization rates are higher than the rates for the State of Florida.
Source: Florida Department of Health - Immunization Program Assessments www.floridahealth.gov/statistics-and-data/immunization-coverage-surveys-reports/state-surveys.html
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Clay County Health Factors RankingsThe Clay County Health Department and the Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida provide health needs assessments which include overall and individual rankings for Clay County among Florida’s 67 counties. In 2017, Clay County ranked as the 9th healthiest county in Florida.The table below lists the four assessment categories, and the corresponding rank for Clay County. (1 is the best ranking and 67 is the lowest ranking).
Clay County’s State Ranking
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Source: County Health Rankings Reports http://www.countyhealthrankings.org/app/florida/2010/overview
An additional resource for the Health Section is the Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida at http://hpcnef.org/county-health-profiles. This online resource publishes annual county health profiles for the seven northeast Florida counties including Clay County.
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Public Safety VisionClay County public safety officials strive to make residents and visitors feel safe and secure while at home, work, or school. Citizens experience a low level of crime and enjoy highly regarded fire/rescue, law enforcement, and emergency management operations.
Comprehensive public safety services support and enhance our outstanding quality of life. Public safety providers leverage services by capitalizing on strong relationships with the faith-based community, nonprofit organizations, and the private business sector as well as other governmental entities. These relationships add substantive value and act as a force multiplier to public safety providers in their endeavor to provide residents and visitors with a safe and secure community to enjoy.
How are we doing?
Crime RateThe total Index Crime Rate per 100,000 residents in Clay County decreased by 2.8 percent from 2015 to 2016 and was 36 percent lower than the total Index Crime Rate per 100,000 residents in Florida in 2016.
Source: Florida Department of Law Enforcement – Uniform Crime
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Trends in Number of Crimes by Category in Clay County
Source: Florida Department of Law Enforcement – Uniform Crime Reports
http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/FSAC/UCR-Reports.aspx
Crime Index (Crimes per 100,000 Residents)
Larceny Burglary Aggravated Assault
Motor Vehicle Theft Robbery Murder Rape
2016 2,718 701 344 187 95 5 1102015 2,888 612 354 136 86 5 1012014 3,243 747 375 123 103 6 522013 3,114 757 496 142 91 3 692012 3,330 842 656 126 86 7 492011 3,608 986 615 167 110 5 452010 3,322 906 627 162 117 9 63
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The number of adult arrests reached a high in 2008 and then began to decline. From 2015 to 2016 the number of adult arrests decreased by 4 percent and was the lowest overall number in the previous 12 years. In 2016, the number of juvenile arrests also reached its lowest number in the previous 12 years, a 50 percent decrease from 2005.
Percentage of Crimes Cleared
The percentage of crimes cleared, or clearance rate, is the number of offenses cleared compared to the number of offenses reported in the same period. Clay County’s clearance rate remains consistently higher than the statewide average.
Source: Florida Department of Law Enforcement – Uniform Crime Reports
http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/FSAC/UCR-Reports.aspx
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Average Law Enforcement Response Times
Law enforcement response times are dependent, in part, on the geographical area covered. Within Clay County, there are three law enforcement agencies: the Clay County Sheriff’s Office (provides coverage countywide--643 square miles); the Green Cove Springs Police Department (covers 12.4 square miles); and the Orange Park Police Department (covers 5.6 square miles).
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Clay County Sheriff’s Office 370,594 333,507 330,878 296,585 281,831 324,413 335,518 373,280 369,555
Green Cove Springs Police Department
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Orange Park Police Department 18,798 27,273 30,897 32,874 39,702 33,671 36,470 39,002 41,566
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Motor Vehicle Accidents per 100,000 ResidentsThere has been a statewide trend in the increase in number of motor vehicle accidents. In 2016, Clay County’s crash rate per 100,000 residents was comparable to St. Johns County’s rate, 44 percent lower than Duval County’s rate, and 25 percent lower than the statewide rate.
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2009 7:06 17,170 2,171 2,865 12,134 14,999
2010 6:57 17,488 2,264 2,738 12,486 15,224
2011 6:52 18,426 2,502 2,776 13,148 15,924
2012 6:48 18,795 2,503 2,675 13,617 16,292
2013 6:52 18,379 2,484 2,606 13,289 15,895
2014 6:48 19,011 2,562 2,818 13,631 16,449
2015 5:34 19,865 7,615 1,544 10,706 12,250
2016 5:41 21,625 7,585 2,168 11,872 14,040
Average Fire and Rescue Response TimesAverage emergency response times for Clay County Fire and Rescue improved from 7 minutes and 6 seconds in 2009 to 5 minutes and 41 seconds in 2016. The total number of calls increased by 25 percent. Source: Clay County Fire and Rescue
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Number of Fatalities from Clay County Motor Vehicle Accidents
The number of fatalities from Clay County crashes has increased in the past two years.
Domestic Violence Reports
Over a ten-year period, the total number of domestic-violence-related crime reports in Clay County decreased. The total number of domestic violence reports in 2016 was 30 percent lower than in 2007.25
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Domestic Violence Rates Per 100,000 Residents
In recent years, the domestic violence rate has been modestly below the state level. The domestic-violence-related crime reports per 100,000 residents for Clay County and for Florida were:
Source: Florida Department of Law Enforcement - UCR Domestic Violence Data.
http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/FSAC/Crime-Trends/Domestic-Violence.aspx
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Crash Statistics Report) http://www.flhsmv.gov/resource-center/crash-citation-reports/
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Total Child Abuse Cases
The total number of domestic-violence-related child abuse cases decreased in Clay County from 2015 to 2016 from 99 to 83, a decrease of 16 percent. The number of statewide domestic-violence-related child abuse cases decreased by 6 percent.Source: Florida Department of Law Enforcement - Annual Crime Reports http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/content/getdoc/f98445e6-8b13-42a2-ba14-3979aa7e2b7d/Clay.aspx
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Clay Total Reports 86 125 140 112 107 90 88 92 99 83
Florida Total Reports 8,021 7,575 8,135 8,157 8,374 8,168 8,310 7,973 8,435 7,903
Survey: Do You Feel Safe?
Survey question: “Do you feel safe walking alone at night in your neighborhood?”
81% of the 2017 respondents said that they felt safe walking alone at night in their neighborhood, a 4% increase from the 2008 and 2015 surveys when 77% of respondents said they felt safe.Source: Ulrich Research Services, Inc. (2008) and University of North Florida Public Opinion Research Laboratory (2015 and 2017)
Felt SafeFelt Safe
Recreation
VisionClay County provides an abundance of outdoor and indoor recreational opportunities while valuing its natural beauty and providing plentiful access for recreation throughout the county.
How are we doing?
Source: Clay County Parks and Recreation
http://www.claycountygov.com/parks/
Park Acreage Total park acreage increased between 2010 and 2016. This indicator of park lands includes neighborhood, community, and regional parks as they are all an important source of recreation for the community. Clay County has 10 community parks, 19 neighborhood parks, and 35 miles of hiking and biking trails. Camp Chowenwaw is Clay County’s largest community park (150 acres). Located on Black Creek, Camp Chowenwaw offers kayaking, canoeing, camping (tent and cabins), and a wide range of outdoor activities. The park also rents meeting facilities for small to large events, including weddings. Camp Blanding Wildlife Management Area is Clay County’s largest regional park with more than 56,000 acres used for hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities.
Non-Commercial Boat Registrations and Boat RampsClay County had 12,409 non-commercial vessel registrations (recreational boats) in 2016, an increase of 795 boat registrations from 2014. Nearly half of the boats registered in 2016 (6,347) were Class 1 vessels, 16’ – 25’11”.
In 2016, Clay County had 18 public and private boat ramps (some with multiple lanes), or one boat ramp for every 689 boats registered in the county. In addition, Clay County had 178 commercial vessel registrations in 2016, up from 165 in 2014.
Non-commercial Vessel Registrations
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
2010 2016 Change
Community and Neighborhood Parks Acreage
349 496 (+147)
Regional Parks and Conservation
Acreage93,035 93,185 (+150)
Total Parks Acreage 93,384 93,681 (+297)
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Source: Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Revenue Report http://www.flhsmv.gov
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Public Fishing PiersThe number of public fishing piers in Clay County has nearly doubled since 2003, growing from six piers in 2003 to eleven piers in 2016. This measure tracks waterway access points for non-boaters in Clay County.
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 20086 6 7 8 9 9*
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 20149* 11 12 12 12 11
2015 201611 11
Organized Sports ParticipantsThis indicator examines participation in organized sports in Clay County. In 2016, 3,411 youth participated in an organized sports program with the YMCA, 556 youth were served by the Police Athletic League (PAL), and 2,000 youth played soccer with the Clay County Soccer Club. Children and teens in Clay County also have an opportunity to participate in organized sports via athletic associations that offer competitive play in football, baseball, soccer, cheerleading, and lacrosse. Similar opportunities also exist for students in middle and high schools. In addition, the Clay County Special Olympics provided year-round sports training and competition for more than 800 people with intellectual disabilities and The Jacksonville Miracle League offered youth and adults with disabilities an opportunity to play baseball.
In 2016, Clay County had 33 baseball fields, 13 basketball courts, 9 football/multi-purpose fields, 31 soccer fields, 26 tennis courts, and 11 softball fields. These numbers do not include private recreation areas. More than 10,000 adults and children participated in an organized sports program at one of the many parks throughout Clay County managed by the Clay County Division of Parks and Recreation.Sources: Clay County Division of Parks and Recreation, Police Activities League (PAL), Clay County YMCAs, Clay County Soccer Club, and Clay County Special Olympics
*Estimated
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Environment
VisionClay County’s abundant natural resources are effectively managed and carefully preserved and protected. Clay County manages its growth in a sustainable fashion without compromising the natural environment and conserves and protects its water resources.
How are we doing?
Reclaimed Water
Clay County Utility Authority Reclaimed WaterGallons (in millions) reclaimed water utilized/
Gallons (in millions) of wastewater treated x 100%
Year Wastewater Flow
Water Reuse
Percent of Reclaimed
Water Used2008 7.362 4.77 64.7%2009 7.749 4.34 56.0%2010 7.416 4.83 65.2%2011 7.753 4.95 63.9%2012 7.085 4.81 67.8%2013 7.069 4.37 61.8%2014 7.090 4.34 61.2%2015 7.448 3.13 42.1%2016 8.013 3.75 46.8%
Town of Orange Park Reclaimed WaterGallons (in millions) reclaimed water utilized/
Gallons (in millions) of wastewater treated x 100%
Year Wastewater Flow
Water Reuse
Percent of Reclaimed
Water Used2008 0.913 0.00 0.0%2009 0.968 0.00 0.0%2010 0.775 0.00 0.0%2011 0.912 0.16 17.0%2012 1.004 0.08 7.6%2013 0.912 0.10 11.4%2014 0.791 0.15 19.0%2015 0.827 0.23 27.8%2016 0.914 0.23 25.2%
City of Green Cove Springs Reclaimed WaterGallons (in millions) reclaimed water utilized/
Gallons (in millions) of wastewater treated x 100%
Year Wastewater Flow
Water Reuse
Percent of Reclaimed
Water Used2008 0.685 0.34 49.6%2009 0.840 0.25 30.0%2010 0.707 0.24 33.9%2011 0.648 0.21 32.4%2012 0.849 0.31 36.5%2013 0.790 0.36 45.5%2014 0.693 0.29 42.0%2015 0.727 0.16 21.8%2016 0.713 0.28 39.0%
Reclaimed water is wastewater which has been thoroughly treated to remove harmful organisms and substances so it can be reused. Reclaimed water is commonly used to irrigate golf courses, residential landscapes, corporate grounds, agricultural fields, and sports fields. It can also be used for industrial heating and cooling, for car washes, and to replenish wetlands during times of drought. Sources: Clay County Utility Authority, City of Green Cove Springs, and Town of Orange Park
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Pounds Recycled and Pounds of Solid Waste GeneratedIn 2016, Clay County recycled 51,837 tons of solid waste. This translates to 103.7 million pounds of solid waste recycled, or 498 pounds for every resident of Clay County. Source: Clay County Department of Environmental Services
Percent of Solid Waste Generated and Percent of Waste Recycled
2008 2009 2010 2011Type: TONS % TONS % TONS % TONS %
Waste 161,972 75% 132,068 69% 195,203 79% 181,465 78%Recycled 54,699 25% 58,001 31% 51,666 21% 52,339 22%
Total 216,671 100% 190,069 100% 246,869 100% 233,804 100%
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016TONS % TONS % TONS % TONS % TONS %
171,684 80% 179,793 79% 182,421 79% 196,724 80% 207,715 80%43,491 20% 47,958 21% 49,895 21% 50,561 20% 51,837 20%
215,175 100% 227,751 100% 232,316 100% 247,285 100% 259,552 100%
Water ConservationThe general consensus among water management districts and utilities is that the best measure for water conservation is the residential daily per capita water use. While other factors can vary widely, indoor water usage remains somewhat constant with the biggest factor being the age of the house and the type of plumbing fixtures and appliances.
YearResidential daily per capita water usage in gallons
2008 982009 892010 902011 872012 792013 702014 702015 662016 71
Average 80
YearResidential daily per capita water usage in gallons
2008 1242009 1192010 1212011 1202012 1042013 912014 952015 982016 104
Average 108
YearResidential daily per capita water usage in gallons
2008 652009 622010 592011 772012 672013 632014 612015 582016 61
Average 64
Clay County Utility Authority Residential Customers
City of Green Cove Springs Residential Customers
Town of Orange Park Residential Customers
Sources: Clay County Utility Authority, City of Green Cove Springs, and Town of Orange Park
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Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for Nitrogen and PhosphorousThe health of the Lower St. Johns River is a vital quality of life indicator for the residents of Clay County. Nutrient pollution has caused significant algal blooms over the years, prompting the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to establish a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for nitrogen and phosphorous in the River. The TMDL establishes the maximum annual loading of nutrients from discharges and runoff into the River and also requires the various stakeholders to reduce their current loading. Stakeholders along the lower St. Johns River have developed a Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP) that tracks the progress toward achieving the TMDL. By 2016, “the BMAP had completed seven years of implementation. The wastewater treatment facilities and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) in the freshwater reach had both achieved 100% of their BMAP required reductions. Overall, 84% of the total nitrogen (TN) reductions had been achieved for the freshwater reach. In the marine reach of the river, 91% of the TN reductions had been achieved.”Source: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Final 2016 Integrated Water Quality Assessment for Florida, June 2016, https://floridadep.gov/sites/default/files/2016-Integrated-Report.pdf
Annual Rainfall The total annual rainfall in 2016 in Clay County was 43 inches. This was above the U.S. annual average of 39 inches and below the statewide annual average of 54 inches.
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Source: St. Johns River Water Management District
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Governance
VisionLocal government is pro-active and responsive to the needs and concerns of the people they serve. They encourage and value citizen involvement. Local government ensures the trust and confidence of its citizens through ethical, transparent, and accountable behavior.
HOW ARE WE DOING?
Voter ParticipationThe percentage of adults (18 and over) registered to vote increased from 87% at the time of the 2000 U.S. Census to 92% in 2016. Voter turnout has been higher in presidential election years than in statewide elections.
Voter Registration Percent of total eligible voters who are registered
* Presidential election year
2000*20102012*20142016*
87%87%91%90%92%
Source: Clay County Supervisor of Elections
Voter Participation
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Voter DemographicsThe majority of voters in Clay County are registered to the Republican Party. 62% of adults over age 65 registered to vote are registered Republicans. Registered voters ages 18 to 25 years have the highest percentage (35%) of voters registered with no party affiliation.Source: Clay County Supervisor of Elections
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Surrounding County ComparisonIn 2016, voter participation among Clay County residents was comparable to participation by Duval County residents (74% and 75% respectively), but lower than participation in St. Johns County (81%). Source: Clay County Supervisor of Elections
Clay County St. Johns Putnam Duval
74%81%
71%75%
Based on 2016 general election results
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Cost of County Government per ResidentOne measure of government accountability is the cost of government. This indicator measures the total Clay County Board of County Commissioner’s annual budget, divided by the population of Clay County. This is not the same thing as property taxes collected per resident, which can be found in the Economy section; property taxes only make up approximately one-fourth of county government revenue.
Expenditures per Resident
Inflation Adjusted Expressed in 2007
Dollars2007-08 1,462 1,4622008-09 1,929 1,8582009-10 1,791 1,7312010-11 1,720 1,6352011-12 1,636 1,5082012-13 1,567 1,4152013-14 1,518 1,3512014-15 1,545 1,3532015-16 1,588 1,3892016-17 1,596 1,379
Clay County Budget
(Total Actual Appropriated Expenditures and Ending Balance)
2007-082008-092009-102010-112011-122012-132013-142014-152015-162016-17
* Estimated ActualSource: Clay County Board of County Commissioners
http://www.claycountygov.com/
Opinion of the Quality of Leadership in GovernmentSurvey question: “In your opinion, is the quality of leadership in our local Clay County government excellent, good, fair, or poor?”
50% of the 2017 respondents rated the quality of leadership in Clay County government as either “excellent” (10%) or “good” (40%). The respondents were more positive in the quality of county leadership in 2017 than in 2015, when 4% of respondents rated the quality of leadership as excellent and 37% rated it good.Source: Ulrich Research Services, Inc. (2008) and University of North Florida Public Opinion Research Laboratory (2017)
2017 2015
millionmillionmillionmillionmillionmillionmillionmillionmillionmillion*
$270.0$357.2$331.8$328.3$314.7$304.6$298.1 $308.6$323.0$332.5
Note: Fiscal year 2008-09 included $84 million in debt financing for road construction projects, which also impacted later years as the funds carried forward to completion.
10%Excellent
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37%Good
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Social Services
VisionClay County residents see themselves as part of a compassionate community they have helped to create. All residents, regardless of age, race, faith, or socio-economic background, have the opportunity to live a satisfying life where all basic needs are fulfilled. Citizens and public and private institutions sustain a family-friendly environment with a small community atmosphere through community partnerships and connectedness.
HOW ARE WE DOING?The following measures look at people served by a sample of some of the many church outreach programs in Clay County in order to gauge both trends in residents struggling to meet basic needs and the compassionate responses of the community. The churches below are an example of the many social service organizations and institutions that serve Clay County residents.
People Served by Church OutreachNumber of People Receiving Services(food, clothing, household items, etc.) 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016Orange Park United Methodist Church 3,104 4,760 4,655 23,600 24,800 25,100 18,450 22,722 25,712
Sacred Heart Catholic Church 1,287 3,033 820 214 665 591 527 265 208Salvation Army of Clay County 414 312 220 4,057 4,084 4,030 4,623 1,407 4,212St. Luke’s Catholic Church 397 800 899 4,000 6,200 7,900 8,100 5,939 7,802Total People Served (Services) 5,202 8,905 6,594 31,871 35,749 37,621 31,700 30,333 37,934
Number of People Receiving Direct Financial Assistance (money for gas, utilities, rent, temporary lodging, etc.)
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Orange Park United Methodist Church 1,110 4,200 2,800 2,800 2,400 2,128 952 401 213
Sacred Heart Catholic Church 1,233 1,597 1,244 417 1,212 1,245 984 945 1,048Salvation Army of Clay County 2,588 4,219 2,766 976 864 1,088 973 89 211St. Luke’s Catholic Church 522 768 668 161 168 158 322 111 99Total People Served (Direct Financial Assistance) 5,453 10,784 7,478 4,354 4,644 4,619 3,231 1,546 1,571
Sources: Orange Park United Methodist Church, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Salvation Army of Clay County, and St. Luke’s Catholic Church
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People Served with Hot Meals Clay County Council on Aging provides hot meals for seniors at its four senior centers Monday through Friday and also provides homebound seniors with meals through its Meals on Wheels program. The Kitchen of Clay County (formerly Clay County Soup Kitchens) provides hot meals for the underserved every Saturday at three Council on Aging facilities. The Kitchen served 10,000 meals in 2017. Sources: Clay County Council on Aging and Clay County Soup Kitchens
Clay County Council on Aging meals provided to seniors (includes Meals on Wheels program)
2008 40,7912009 53,3832010 47,3732011 41,3932012 36,2722013 45,9992014 52,5582015 47,5822016 60,203
Recipients of Public Assistance Another measure of both people trying to meet basic needs and the community response is participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps, and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) government assistance programs. While both programs are based on need, TANF assistance is time-limited.Source: Florida Department of Children Families http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/programs/access/StandardDataReports.asp
SNAP Clients in Clay TANF Clients in Clay
04 0405 0506 0607 0708 0809 0910 1011 1112 1213 1314 1415 1516 16
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Services to Students with Disabilities In the Clay County Public Schools, the number of students with developmental disabilities served rose from 973 in the 2009-2010 school year to 1,328 in the 2016-2017 school year. Students served by the schools include:
09-10 10-11 11-12 12-13 13-14 14-15 15-16 16-17Autistic 196 266 288 324 352 399 509 453Intellectual Disability 449 444 409 418 424 423 411 433
Developmental Delay 328 338 379 346 404 462 414 442
Total 973 1,048 1,076 1,088 1,180 1,284 1,334 1,328Sources: Clay County Public Schools
Children in Foster Care In fiscal year 2016-17, 149 children were in licensed foster care in Clay County, up from 108 children in fiscal year 2008-09. New methodology was implemented to evaluate and assess child safety by the Department of Children and Families and there has been an increase in the number of children coming into care.
Fiscal year # of children in licensed foster care
2008-09 1082009-10 1002010-11 702011-12 1002012-13 812013-14 732014-15 1682015-16 1542016-17 149
Children Served by Clay County Schools Project REACHThe Clay County School Board’s Project REACH (Requisite Education Academics for Clay’s Homeless) provides services for children who are homeless and/or in housing transition (as identified under The McKinney-Vento Act).
Students Served
2009 784 2010 968 2011 966 2012 1,020 2013 1,150 2014 1,075 2015 1,0252016 850
Source: Kids First of Florida
Source: Clay County Public Schools
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Transportation
Vision Clay County seeks to provide an efficient transportation system which safely, conveniently, and effectively serves the mobility needs of all residents, visitors, and businesses. It offers a variety of transportation modes and the requisite transportation infrastructure to support a growing population and employment base. Transportation solutions are coordinated to benefit Clay County residents and businesses.
How are we doing?
Survey: How Long Is Your Commute? Survey question: “On average, how many minutes does it take you to go from your home to where you work?”
Of those surveyed in 2017 in Clay County, on average it took respondents 32 minutes to get to work. 26% had a commute of at least 45 minutes. These statistics include those who were employed within Clay County.
Clay County remains a county where a significant percentage of the working residents commute to Duval County for employment.
2008 Commute 2017 Commute
Work in Clay County 13 minutes 19 minutes
Work in Duval County 38 minutes 43 minutes
Work Elsewhere 40 minutes 49 minutes
Average 24 minutes 32 minutes
Average Commute
Source: Ulrich Research Services, Inc. and University of North Florida Public Opinion Research Laboratory
Mean Travel Times to Work
In the 2000 U.S. Census, the mean travel time to work for residents of Clay County (regardless of county of employment) was 33.5 minutes. In 2015, the American Community Survey census data showed the commute time had decreased slightly to 32.4 minutes. The mean travel time to work for residents of Clay County remains above the statewide average of 26.4 minutes.
20072008 2009 2010 20112012 201320142015
33.3 minutes31.0 minutes32.2 minutes31.0 minutes31.5 minutes31.9 minutes31.6 minutes32.3 minutes 32.4 minutes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Surveyhttp://factfinder2.
census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml
Daily Vehicle Miles Traveled
Daily vehicle miles traveled is a product of the annual average daily traffic count and the length of the road. Fewer miles traveled results in tangible cost savings for those commuting to work. The monetary savings include cost of gasoline and expenses associated with wear and tear on the traveler’s automobile. The total miles traveled is also an indicator of economic activity as well as wear and tear on our highways, suggesting that the more miles traveled equates to increased replacement or maintenance costs for our highway system. In 2016, Clay County had 1,160 miles of paved roads and 719 miles of unpaved roads, for a total of 1,879 miles.
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
LOCAL ROADS 1,447,737 1,400,460 1,393,723 1,339,240 1,339,240 1,411,581 1,589,041 1,589,829 1,598,195
RURAL COLLECTORS 68,239 68,239 68,239 77,816 78,286 78,286 59,311 64,973 67,353
COLLECTOR ROADS 675,577 661,794 680,313 628,953 614,597 632,801 660,301 726,473 761,647
MINOR ARTERIAL 657,278 658,432 657,307 588,155 584,447 600,971 488,094 498,712 532,313
PRINCIPAL ARTERIAL 1,682,876 1,615,586 1,571,489 1,549,203 1,536,774 1,557,315 1,596,962 1,677,947 1,796,401
TOTAL 4,531,707 4,404,511 4,371,071 4,183,366 4,153,343 4,280,954 4,393,709 4,557,934 4,755,909
Source: Florida Department of Transportation http://www.dot.state.fl.us/planning/statistics/mileage-rpts/public.shtm
Daily Miles by Road Type
Mean Travel Times
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Mass Transit Ridership and Bus Routes Available
The Council on Aging (Clay Transit) offers seven “deviated” fixed routes to commuters. The Red Line travels between Middleburg and the Orange Park Mall, while the Green Line travels between Green Cove Springs and the Orange Park Mall. The Blue Line travels from Green Cove Springs to NAS JAX in Duval County and the Purple Line travels from Middleburg to the Bear Run area. The Orange Line services the loop in Orange Park (Kingsley – Park – Wells Road – Blanding). In 2012, the Magenta Line was added from Keystone Heights to Gainesville and in 2015, the Teal Line was added from Keystone Heights to Middleburg, Lake Asbury and Orange Park. Some buses will deviate from their route by a distance of ¾ mile to pick up those that cannot get to the bus stop.
The Clay County Transit System also offers paratransit trips to provide door to door service for medical appointments ranging from cancer treatments and dialysis to routine medical check-ups. This service is available 7 days a week.
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016Green Line 10,105 11,866 12,616 15,498 14,954 13,352 11,081
Red Line 8,750 12,553 11,254 13,114 14,470 9,973 11,245Blue Line 7,412 10,449 13,083 13,062 14,076 13,761 12,682
Purple Line 4,576 6,308 6,394 7,339 7,377 7,533 6,078
Orange Line - 3,984 5,072 4,976 6,585 7,617 7,967
Magenta Line - - 164 2,032 2,688 2,366 2,868
Teal Line - - - - - 393 565Total
Deviated Fixed
Routes30,843 45,160 48,583 56,021 60,150 54,995 52,486
Paratransit Trips 75,564 71,660 73,465 73,144 81,526 82,310 95,709
Total Transit
Ridership106,407 116,820 122,048 129,165 141,676 137,305 148,195
Source: Clay County Council on Aging, Clay Transit
Clay Transit Annual Ridership
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ImportantNumbers
Clay County Chamber of Commerce ........................(904) 264-2651Clerk of the Courts......................................................... (904) 284-6302Commissioners Offi ce .................................................. (904) 284-6394Court House .................................................................... (904) 284-6302Health Department ........................................................ (904) 529-2800North Florida Better Business Bureau ......................(904) 721-2200Orange Park Police Station ..........................................(904) 264-5555Property Appraiser ........................................................ (904) 284-6305School Board ................................................................... (904) 284-6500Sheriff ’s Offi ce..................................................................(904) 284-7575Social Security Administration ..................................1-800-772-1213Tax Collector ................................................................... (904) 284-6320Vital Statistics .................................................................. (904) 359-5900Zoning Department .......................................................(904) 278-4705Voter Registration .......................................................... (904) 269-6350Supervisor of Elections ................................................ (904) 269-6350School Registration ....................................................... (904) 284-6500
Driver’s License:Orange Park ..................................................................... (904) 269-6320Green Cove Springs ...................................................... (904) 284-6320Keystone Heights ............................................................(352) 473-4899
Cable Services & Telephone Services: AT&T ................................................................................. 1-855-324-1346Comcast ...........................................................................1-877-442-5045Florida Cable .................................................................... (352) 759-2788
Electric:Clay Electric Cooperative: ...........................................(904) 272-2456JEA ...................................................................................... 904) 665-6000Green Cove Springs .......................................................(904) 297-7500Florida Power & Light ....................................................(800) 226-3545
Utility Services: Clay County Utility Authority: ................................... (904) 272-5999Green Cove Springs .......................................................(904) 297-7500
Garbage & Recycling:Advanced Disposal ........................................................ (904) 695-0500Rosemary Landfi ll .......................................................... (904) 269-6374Waste Management ........................................................(866) 381-9369Waste Pro........................................................................... (904) 731-7288
Orange Park: Town Hall ......................................................................... (904) 264-9565Police ..................................................................................(904) 264-5555Fire ...................................................................................... (904) 264-3411Library ................................................................................(904) 278-4750Post Offi ce .........................................................................(904) 264-1388
Green Cove Springs: City Hall .............................................................................(904) 297-7500Police ................................................................................. (904) 529-2220Fire ......................................................................................(904) 284-7703Library ................................................................................(904) 284-6315Post Offi ce ....................................................................... (904) 284-9442
Keystone Heights:City Hall .............................................................................(352) 473-4807Clay County Sheriff ......................................................... (352) 473-7211 Fire ......................................................................................(904) 284-7703Library ................................................................................(352) 473-4286Post Offi ce ......................................................................... (352) 473-4675
Middleburg:Clay County Sheriff ........................................................ (904) 213-6120Fire ......................................................................................(904) 284-7703Library ................................................................................ (904) 541-5855Post Offi ce ......................................................................... (904) 282-5721
Penney Farms:Town Hall ......................................................................... (904) 529-9078Clay County Sheriff .......................................................(904) 264-6512Fire .....................................................................................(904) 284-7703Post Offi ce ......................................................................... (904) 529-9611
Newspapers:Clay Today ...................................................................... (904) 264-3200Serves the Clay County community and is distributed every ThursdayFlorida Times Union ....................(800) 553-0541 or (904) 359-4255Regional newspaper distributed dailyClay Sun ............................................................................(904) 359-4109Weekly insert found in Florida Times-Union, appearing on WednesdayNeighbor to Neighbor - Monthly ..............................(904) 278-7256Jacksonville Business Journal - Weekly ................. (904) 396-3502Lake Region Monitor ..................................................... (352) 473-2210Covering Keystone Heights, Florida, and surrounding areasFolio Weekly - Weekly .................................................. (904) 260-9770
Clay County Chamber of Commerce Foundation1845 Town Center Blvd., Suite 410, Fleming Island, FL 32003
Phone 904.264.2651 • Fax 904.264.0070
www.claychamber.com
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