Population and Weather City of Andalusia    8,800 Covington County   37,642 Average annual minimum temperature   49.6 Average annual maximum temperature  77.2 Average anuual rainfall  59.7 inches Health Care 101-bed state-fo-the-art hospital 25 physicians providing exemplary care in the fields of emergency medicine, family, medicine, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, gynecology, obstestrics, pediatrics, internal medicine, urology, and radiology Mental Health Center Modern Nursing Homes Assisted-care living facility County health department anad home health services For retired military, Lyster Army Hospital at Ft. Rucker is only 45 minutes away Dentists and dental laboratories providing all aspects af dental care services Education All schools are fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools are ranked among the top 10 in the southern half of the state Two-year college offering free tuition for citizens 60 years of age or older, as well as many scholarships and financial aide for students Two-year technical college within 15 miles State-accredited city school system Within a 90-minute drive are four four-year universities Auburn University's Forestry Education Center located a few miles south of town Housing Homes and apartments for every taste and budget Average home price is $57,000 Quiet, clean, friendly neighborhoods Quality fire and police protection Warm climate and lush landscapes Rental range from $250-$750 Transportation Public transportation is available through the Covington County Transit System (CATS), which provides prompt, easy-to-use, low-cost service to all area residents. The area is also served by the Andalusia-Opp Municipal Airport and US Highways 29 and 84,and State Highway 55   Local Cities Opp The city of Opp is neighbor to the East. This small town of 4,000 is a viable community with strong schools, excellent public facilities, and an active community.   Home to the Opp Jaycees, the annual Rattlesnake Rodeo calls is proud to call this town home. Frank Jackson State Park is also located in Opp - the newest of Alabama's top-notch state parks. The City of Opp has a mayor/council form of government with five council members elected by district and a mayor elected at-large. The council holds regular meetings at 6 p.m. on the first and third Monday of every month. Council meetings are held in the new City Hall, located in the old post office on Main Street, across from the police department. The City of Opp has a variety of departments, each charged with managing or maintaining a specific area of importance.   Florala The city of Florala is situated along the Alabama-Florida State Line - with Alabama's largest natural lake serving as a boundary. Florala is home to Lake Jackson State Park, numerous antique shoppes, an accredited hospital, nursing home, airport, three schools, and the nation's oldest Masonic Celebration. The city of Florala has a mayor/council form of government with five council members elected by district and a mayor elected at-large. The council holds regular meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Monday of every month. The council also holds regular workshop meetings in the mayor's office prior to the council meeting. Council meetings are held in the police office, which is located on East Fifth Street, beside the mayor's office. The City of Florala has a variety of departments, each charged with managing a specific area of importance.