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Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce 12467 Alabama Hwy. 157 Moulton, Alabama 35650 256.974.1658 Fax 974.2400 Send Us 
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| Area At a Glance |
County Size
The County encompasses approximately 693 square miles.
Population (county)
2006 U.S. Census estimate: 34,312
Employment Rate (March 2008 Data):
Labor Force - 16,061
Employed - 15,336
Unemployed - 725
Unemployment Rate - 4.5%
Sales Tax
State: 4%
Lawrence County: 3%,7%
Property Tax
Incorporated:
Rate - 3.7%
effective property tax - $37
per $1,000 of taxable value*
Unincorporated:
Rate - 3%
effective property tax - $30
per $1,000 of taxable value*
Autos
Out-of-State newcomers have 30 days to change their vehicle registration to Alabama.
Automobiles taxed at time of tag purchase.
Churches
The County is home to many churches of various denominations. You will definitely find the church that fulfills your family's spiritual needs in Lawrence County.
Healthcare
The area offers a major medical facility.Lawrence County has many specialty doctors, dentists, chiropractors and general pratitioners, facilities catering to the elderly and mentally ill.
Adequate emergency medical ambulance service is provided by 2 local services and go to Lawrence Medical Center, Decatur and Huntsville area hospitals depending on your treatment needs.
The county has a 911 address system that aids emergency people in getting to locations as quickly as possible.
Medical facilities are available in nearby Decatur, Huntsville and Birmingham when major attention and complex surgical procedures are needed.
For more detailed services go to the OUR COMMUNITY page.
Communications
The Moulton Advertiser, Alabama's oldest weekly newspaper, has been Lawrence County's paper of record for almost 200 years. The Advertiser is available at newsstands, on the Internet, and in-home delivery.
Major TV networks are available without cable.Cable TV is available in most areas. Satellite is available.
The locally owned and operated radio station is WALW 98.3, offering up an eclectic blend of southern rock-a-billy, country and sultry sounds.
There are numerous other stations in the surrounding areas.