Land Area: 16.23 square miles

Population: 60,651

Climate: Mean Daily temperature January 20.3 F - July 70.1 F

Form of Government: Mayor and Common Council

Sales Tax: 9.75

Taxes: City $16.19 per $1,000

County: $7.89 per $1,000    Schools: $22.86 per $1,000

Trade area: Retail area has radius of 50 miles

Wholesale area has radius of 75 miles

Work Force: 141,000

Unemployment Rate: 5.8%

Employed:133,000

Unemployed: 8,200