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: 8.25

Taxes: City $20.06 per $1,000

County: $9.04 per $1,000    Schools: $25.25 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: 8.1%

Employed:133,000

Unemployed: 8,200