Taylor County
Game for a Life in Nature?
Enjoy a slower pace of life in Taylor County, where southern hospitality and the great outdoors make life more satisfying. If you’re a hunter or fisherman, Taylor County is in prime positioning to appease, with salt marshes and some of the best fresh and saltwater fishing around. Small towns and communities like Perry and Steinhatchee offer historic streets to stroll upon, with the perfect blend of antique shops, noteworthy landmarks and cultured events that celebrate and preserve their storied pasts. The county seat of Perry also boasts a hospital with an array of technologies, emergency services and pediatric care that are typically reserved for big cities.
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Quality, Low-cost Amenities
In Taylor County, over 22,000 people enjoy strong communities and quality education at a public school district that helps students become productive members of society. Big Bend Technical College in the city of Perry is a fully accredited college with a variety of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, ensuring all students have a pathway to become a part of Taylor County’s vibrant industries.
Enjoy year-round moderate temperatures and North Florida’s characteristic lower cost of living. Find a home beside Keaton or Adams Beach and watch the gorgeous sunset every evening or neighbor-up in cities like Perry and Steinhatchee which offer lower housing prices and more respite than typically allowed in crowded cities. Perry also has its own Doctor’s Memorial Hospital with a 24/7 Emergency Room.
Relaxation, Competition and Community
Whether your thing is hunting, fishing, boating or just enjoying the jaw-dropping sunset at Keaton Beach, Taylor County gives a relaxing experience where family fun is never far away. Visit Steinhatchee Falls and take a three-mile hike across flatwoods, hammocks and forest. Watch athletic competition at the newly constructed sports complex or go golfing at the country club.
There’s no way you can live in Taylor County and not attend the annual Florida Forest Festival. For more than 65 years eventgoers have celebrated forest fire prevention with arts & crafts shows, lumberjack shows and the world’s largest free fish fry. But that’s not all. Festivals keep the community close-knit and strong throughout the year, from the annual Florida State Bluegrass Festival, the annual Smokin in the Pines BBQ Festival and the semi-annual Iron Horse Mud Run.
Abundant Opportunity for Careers
With a history as a small forestry town that dates to the 20th century, it’s no wonder the city of Perry and the surrounding communities have become a growing region for the manufacturing industry. Taylor County is filled with strong communities and driven individuals that have their eyes on the future. Hundreds are employed by Georgia-Pacific Foley Cellulose in the city of Perry, while Doctor’s Memorial Hospital continues to drive employment in health care and nursing. The city of Perry is also home to Big Bend Technical College, where Career and Technical Education leads hundreds of students to well-paying jobs like commercial driving, welding and practical nursing.