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Profile
Guntersville, Alabama has the best of all possible worlds: beautiful natural settings, excellent schools, several church denominations, many cultural and civic organizations, an excellent medical complex, a prosperous business community, and numerous recreational facilities.
Guntersville is one of the most breathtaking areas in the South. Visitors are hooked once they catch a glimpse of the spectacular natural beauty and colorful landscape offered by 950-miles of winding shoreline and 69,000-acres of the sparkling, fun-filled waters of Lake Guntersville.
Climate
Current Weather
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Average High/Low Temperatures Fahrenheit
January: 50/30
April: 72/46
July: 90/68
October: 73/49
Average Annual Rainfall
January: 5.08 inches
April: 4.81 inches
July: 4.28 inches
October: 3.06 inches |
Population
| Year |
1970 |
1980 |
1990 |
2000 |
| County |
54,211 |
65,622 |
70,832 |
82,231 |
| City |
6,491 |
7,041 |
7,038 |
7,395 |
Location
40 miles south of Huntsville, 70 miles northeast of Birmingham in Northeast Alabama
Utilities and Services
Taxes
| Retail Sales Tax |
8% |
| Personal Income Tax |
None |
| Corporate Income Tax |
5% |
| State & Local Fuel Taxes |
11 - 13 |
Media & Communications
Transportation
US Highway 431
State Highways 69, 79 & 227
Interstate Highway 59 (Distance: 32 mi.)
Interstate Highway 65 (Distance: 45 mi.)
CSX Transportation Railroads
Navigable Waterway, Tennessee River
Airports:
Miles from Guntersville
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Atlanta, GA |
165 miles east of Guntersville |
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Birmingham, AL |
70 miles southwest of Guntersville |
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Charlotte, NC |
376 miles northeast of Guntersville |
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Chicago, IL |
620 miles northwest of Guntersville |
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Huntsville, AL |
35 minutes/30 miles north of Guntersville |
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Nashville, TN |
150 miles north of Guntersville |
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Orlando, FL |
593 miles southeast of Guntersville |
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Washington, DC |
714 miles northeast of Guntersville |
In Alabama, property tax is classified as:
| Class I |
Utility |
30% |
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Multiply the appraised value of the property by the proper classification to determine the assessed value.
Taxes are based on assessed value, less exemption, times a millage rate. A mill is one-tenth of one cent (.001).
For more information about property taxes, contact Joey Masters, the Marshall County Revenue Commissioner at 256-571-7743. |
| Class II |
All other Property |
20% |
| Class III |
Farm Property and Owner occupied Residence Property |
10% |
| Class IV |
Motor Vehicles |
15% |
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