Jennings, Florida facts for kids
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Jennings, Florida
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| Town of Jennings | |
Jennings United States Post Office
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| Motto(s):
"In God We Trust"
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Location in Hamilton County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Hamilton |
| Incorporated | 1900 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.91 sq mi (7.54 km2) |
| • Land | 2.91 sq mi (7.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 749 |
| • Density | 299.69/sq mi (115.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32053
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| Area code(s) | 386 |
| FIPS code | 12-35525 |
| GNIS feature ID | 284753 |
Jennings is a small town located in Hamilton County, Florida, United States. It's a quiet community known for its natural surroundings. In 2020, about 749 people lived there. The town was officially started, or incorporated, in the year 1900.
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Where is Jennings Located?
Jennings is found in the northwestern part of Hamilton County. Its exact location is at coordinates 30.6041015 degrees North and -83.0979184 degrees West.
Major Roads and Highways
U.S. Route 41 goes through the town, known as Plum Street. It connects Jennings to Jasper, the county seat, which is about 12 miles (19 km) to the southeast. It also leads to Lake Park, Georgia, about 8 miles (13 km) northwest.
Interstate 75 runs along the southwest edge of Jennings. You can get onto I-75 from Exit 467 (Hamilton Avenue). This interstate highway goes southeast for about 32 miles (51 km) to Interstate 10 near Lake City, Florida. It also goes northwest for about 20 miles (32 km) to Valdosta, Georgia.
The United States Census Bureau says that Jennings covers a total area of about 2.9 square miles (7.5 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
What is the Climate Like in Jennings?
The weather in Jennings is usually hot and humid during the summers. Winters are generally mild. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.
How Many People Live in Jennings?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 480 | — | |
| 1920 | 628 | 30.8% | |
| 1930 | 561 | −10.7% | |
| 1940 | 499 | −11.1% | |
| 1950 | 549 | 10.0% | |
| 1960 | 516 | −6.0% | |
| 1970 | 582 | 12.8% | |
| 1980 | 749 | 28.7% | |
| 1990 | 712 | −4.9% | |
| 2000 | 833 | 17.0% | |
| 2010 | 878 | 5.4% | |
| 2020 | 749 | −14.7% | |
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According to the 2020 United States census, 749 people lived in Jennings. There were 289 households and 183 families living in the town at that time. This number was a bit lower than the 878 people counted in the 2010 United States census.
Schools and Libraries in Jennings
The Hamilton County School District manages the public schools that serve the Jennings area. These include Hamilton County Elementary School and Hamilton County High School. Both schools are located in an area of the county that is not part of any town.
Before August 2017, there was a school called North Hamilton Elementary School right in Jennings. However, it was combined with a new school, Hamilton County Elementary School. This new school opened in August 2017.
For reading and learning, the Suwannee River Regional Library System runs the Jennings Public Library.
Famous People from Jennings
- Andrew Prine, an actor
- Thomas Albert Jennings, a businessman and politician
