Business in Linden
Known as Music City Texas for its rich musical heritage, Linden is located halfway between Houston, Texas and Memphis, Tennessee, and halfway between Mexico City, Mexico, and Montreal, Canada. It lies 38 miles south of I-30, 40 miles north of I-20, and 60 miles from I-49. Linden and Cass County offer a plentiful labor force, access to 3 commercial airports, two area business parks, exemplary education, and small town, quiet, friendly quality of life.
| County: | Cass |
| Population: | 30,654 |
| Population Date: | 01/01/2000 |
Community Profile
Freight Carriers
| Number of Motor Freight Carriers |
23 |
| Number of Parcel Service Providers | 6 |
Taxes & Local Incentives
| City Tax Rate |
.51691 |
| Independent School District Rate |
.41795 |
| County Tax Rate |
1.43168 |
| Special District Rate |
$0 per $100 |
| Tax Abatement Available |
Yes |
| Economic Development Sales Tax |
Yes |
| Enterprise Zone |
Yes |
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Other Economic Stimulants: Potential incentives include tax abatements, tax reductions, Operating cost reductions, job creation incentives, and Infrastructure improvements |
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Transportation Infrastructure
| Proximity to Interstate Highways |
38 miles |
| Proximity to Major Highway | 1 mile |
| Proximity to Commercial Airport | 39 miles |
| Proximity to Private (City) Airport | 12 miles |
| Proximity to Port | 57 miles |
| Proximity to Mexico Border | 359 miles |
Utilities
| Electric Provider |
City: AEP/SWEPCO County: Bowie-Cass Electric |
| Water Source |
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| Water Max. Gallons Per Day |
City of Linden owns and maintains its own water system consisting of five deep wells in the Carizzo Wilcox Aquifer. City of Linden also purchases water from the NE Texas Water District |
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Sewer |
City of Linden owns and operates five lift stations that pump wastewater to gravity sewer mains or to treatment plants, operated by the City of Linden |
| Solid Waste Disposal | |
| Natural Gas Providers | CenterPoint Energy |
| Telephone Providers | Valor Telecom |
Workforce
| Radius of Labor Drawing Area: | 45 miles |
| Estimated Community Unemployment Rate: | 5/0% |
