




Havana, Florida
Havana, FL Profile
Havana, FL, population 1,713 , is located
in Florida's Gadsden county,
about 15.1 miles from Tallahassee and 131.5 miles from Columbus.
In the 90's the population of Havana has grown by about 4%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Havana has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Havana area were higher than Florida's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Florida average.
Havana Statistics
Havana Gender Information
Males in Havana: 778 (45%)
Females in Havana: 935 (55%)
As % of Population in Havana
Race Diversity in Havana
White: 42%
African American: 57%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Havana
Age Diversity in Havana
Median Age in Havana: 39.9 (Males in Havana: 36.0, Females in Havana: 42.7)
Havana Males Under 20: 13%
Havana Females Under 20: 14%
Havana Males 20 to 40: 12%
Havana Females 20 to 40: 12%
Havana Males 40 to 60: 12%
Havana Females 40 to 60: 15%
Havana Males Over 60: 9%
Havana Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in Havana
Havana Household Average Size: 2.43 people
Havana Median Household Income: $ 27,344
Havana Median Value of Homes: $ 67,900
Law Enforcement in Havana
Reported crimes in the Havana area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 33
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 1,906
Burglary: 23
Larceny-theft: 57
Motor vehicle theft: 4
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,853
Havana Location Information
Elevation: 245 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Havana
Midway (Gadsden County) 9.2 Miles
Attapulgus 9.6 Miles
Quincy 10.4 Miles
Gretna 14.6 Miles
Tallahassee 15.1 Miles
Climax 17.5 Miles
Whigham 18.7 Miles
Greensboro 19.9 Miles
Bainbridge 21.6 Miles
Cairo 21.6 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Havana
(Population 100,000+)
Tallahassee 15.1 Miles
Columbus 131.5 Miles
Montgomery 164.0 Miles
Jacksonville 165.7 Miles
Clearwater 208.0 Miles
Mobile 215.9 Miles
Atlanta 216.2 Miles
Tampa 219.5 Miles
Savannah 220.3 Miles
St Petersburg 223.4 Miles
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Facts
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Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment is needed when an individual finds that they have developed a drug or alcohol addiction which they are not able to successful end on their own. With the help of addiction treatment, addicted individual can get help to control their drug taking behavior and live happy and successful lives. There are several addiction treatment options available for drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these options include self-help groups, counseling, drug rehabilitation programs (in and out-patient), and residential treatment facilities. Each of these differ
in their aims and outcomes and elements of these addiction treatment options are often
combined.
Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
Abstinence
Abstinence is the act or practice of refraining from indulging a desire. The type of abstinence we are referring to here is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. This term has two connotations when it comes to abstaining from drugs. The first refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that aim to help an individual stop using drugs or alcohol for the rest of their lives. The time abstinence is also used in drug education and prevention. It refers to trying to stop children from ever using drugs.
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