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ABOUT THE GULF COAST AREA

Gulf Shores, Fort Morgan and Orange Beach form the Gulf Coast are of Baldwin County in the Southwest portion of Alabama bordering the Gulf of Mexico. The rapidly growing area attracts residents, visitors and companies with its beautiful beaches, mild climate and boundless business opportunities.

In the Gulf Coast area, we have a permanent population consisting of professionals, families, retirees and service industry employees. We also have a seasonal population primarily consisting of "Snowbirds", student employees and tourists.

Over the past 20+ years , the gulf coast area has experienced a tremendous increase in population as seen in the table below. Projections for the future predict this trend will continue. The Gulf Coast has evolved from a tourist destination to a seasonal escape.

In the Gulf Coast area, we have a permanent population consisting of professionals, families, retirees and service industry employees. We also have a seasonal population primarily consisting of "Snowbirds", student employees and tourists.

Over the past 20+ years , the gulf coast area has experienced a tremendous increase in population as seen in the table below. Projections for the future predict this trend will continue. The Gulf Coast has evolved from a tourist destination to a seasonal escape.

PERMANENT POPULATION
1980
 1990
CHANGE

1980-1990
2000
CHANGE

1990-2000
GULF SHORES
1,349
3,261
+142%
5,044
+55%
ORANGE BEACH
750
2,253
+200%
3,784
+68%
BALDWIN COUNTY
78,556
98,280
+25%
140,415
+42%
SEASONAL POPULATION & PROJECTIONS
1988
1998
2008
GULF SHORES
15,744
29,744
40,944
ORANGE BEACH
18,2366
25,836
32,484
UNINCORPORATED (FORT MORGAN)
3,732
4,876
5,808
TOTAL
37,712
60,456
79,236
GULF COAST CLIMATE

The Gulf Coast area has a mild climate with an average annual temperature of 67.4 degrees. The average temperature in January is 51.4 degrees. The average temperature in July is 81.8 degrees. The average annual precipitation is 67 inches, and the growing season is 292 days.

EDUCATION

Education is a fundamental block in building a bright future. The Gulf Coast area opened a new high school in 1999 in Gulf Shores (251-968-4747). The area has two elementary schools; they are Gulf Shores Elementary (251-968-7375) and Orange Beach Elementary (251-968-5662). Gulf Shores Middle School (251-968-8719) offers an excellent curriculum in preparation for high school. All public schools are part of the Baldwin County School System. If you are interested in private education, you also have the option of Bayside Academy (251-955-5211), which includes age 3 - Grade 4.

INTERSTATE
MILES
FEDERAL
MILES
STATE
MILES
I-10
26-34
98
5-16
59
0-6
I-65
47-56
90
21-28
182
0
31
31-36
180
0
INTERSTATE
AIRPORTS

Municipal Air Service is available in Gulf Shores from the Jack Edwards Municipal Airport, with the longest paved runway being 5,400 feet. The closest Commercial Air Service is available in Pensacola (30 miles) at the Pensacola Regional Airport (850-435-1746). Major carriers serving the Airport are Continental, U.S. Air, Delta, Northwest and American. Other Commercial Airports are located in Mobile (45 miles) at the Mobile Regional Airport (251-633-0313) and Gulf Port, MS (228-863-5951).

HEALTHCARE

The nearest hospital is South Baldwin Regional Medical Center (800-580-DOCS) located in Foley(8 miles). South Baldwin Hospital offers 24-hour emergency services(251-952-3400). Numerous medical professionals practice in the area providing both family practice and specialized care.

SHOPPING

The area offers many shops ranging from casual apparel and beach wear to upscale fashion and specialty boutiques. If you are a bargain hunter, you can find 120+ factory outlet stores located in Foley.