Etowah County, Alabama
Contact: Rhonda DeHaven
Dir. of Business Development and Physician Recruitment
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
1007 Goodyear Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama 35903
Office: 256-494-4432
Cell: 256-312-3881
Fax: 256-494-4474
Nextel: 10682
www.gadsdenregional.com
Located in the northeastern section of Alabama, Etowah County is conveniently located to Birmingham, Alabama (60 miles) and Atlanta, Georgia (120 miles). Interstate access makes travel to large municipalities easy. Etowah County is comprised of 17 cities and towns and covers 535 square miles of land with 14 square miles of water. The water access makes the area desirable for recreation such as fishing, boating, and other water sports. Educational opportunities abound with easy access to community colleges and major universities. Schools throughout the county are excellent and choices in educational opportunities are varied. Cultural interest can be easily met within driving distance of any of the towns or cities.
Hokes Bluff
Hokes Bluff is located 63 miles NE of Birmingham and 86 miles West of Atlanta. Its population is over 4,000. The median income is above the state average. Hokes Bluff enjoys a low crime rate and low cost of living.
Attalla
Attalla is located 53 miles NE of Birmingham and 99 miles W of Atlanta. The median family income is above the state average and the affordability of property taxes in Attalla ranks in the top 1% in the state. Attalla also experiences a low crime rate.
Rainbow City
Rainbow City is located 53 miles NE of Birmingham and 96 miles West of Atlanta. Rainbow City boasts a high percentage of a college education and hold good jobs and good salaries. The population of Rainbow City is 8,428 and is steadily growing. The median income is above the state average and property taxes rank in the top 3% of the state. The crime rate in Rainbow City is low.
Glencoe
The city of Glencoe has a large, stable middle class, which is one of its strengths. The median family income is well above the state average. Approximately 84% of the homes in Glencoe are occupied by their owners, and the crime rate is very low.