Demographics

 Lindale Area Demographics

Location

Location Fast Facts

• Lindale is strategically located in northeast Texas at the intersection of Interstate 20 and U.S. Highway 69. About 70,000 vehicles pass through this busy intersection daily. 
• Lindale is situated in northern Smith County (2010 population : 209,714).
• Lindale is about 10 miles north of Tyler, the county seat (2010 population:  est. 4,818). After Tyler, Lindale is the most significant city in Smith County. 
• Over 330,000 people live within 30 miles of Lindale, while over 16 million people live within 200 miles..

 

Regional MSAs

MSA	Distance From Lindale (miles)	Population*
Austin, TX	270	1,716,289
San Antonio, TX	351	2,142,508
Dallas, TX	85	6,371,773
Houston, TX	225	5,946,800
Oklahoma City, OK	285	1,252,987
Little Rock, AR	270	699,757
Shreveport, LA	105	398,604
New Orleans, LA	440	1,167,764
* Source: 2010 U.S. Census Bureau

 

Nearest Towns & Cities

Town or City	Distance From Lindale (miles)	Population
Mineola, TX	12	4,515
Tyler, TX	10	96,900
Chandler, TX	14	2,734
Hawkins, TX	15	1,278
Van, TX	15	2,632
Grand Saline, TX	25	3,136
Quitman, TX	22	1,809
Canton, TX	30	3,581
Source: 2010 U.S. Census Bureau

 

Workforce

Basic Workforce Info

• Lindale draws from a 45-mile commuting range.
• Workforce-age population base:  over 460,000.
• In the past five years, the 8.8% increase in the Smith County/Tyler MSA workforce has run well ahead of both the national average (5.6%) and the state of Texas (7%).

Total Non-Farm employment is 92,300 (Nov. 2010). Private employment is 79,400, while public-sector employment is 13,000 (see table below).

 

Labor Survey & Wage/Benefit Surveys

Lindale Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) and the Tyler Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) periodically conduct a county-wide labor survey and a regional wage-and-benefit survey.

• View the 2011 Tyler/Smith County MSA Labor Study conducted through the Business School at the University of Texas at Tyler.
• View the 2011 East Texas Regional Wage and Benefit Study conducted by The Quorum Group.

Tyler MSA, Non-Farm Employment Estimates by Industry Sector
Reporting for: Annual
Industry Sector	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
Total Non-Farm	92,600	95,300	96,800	92,700	92,300
Total Private	80,100	82,200	83,500	79,900	79,400
Goods Producing	14,400	15,200	15,000	12,600	12,200
Service Producing	78,200	80,100	81,800	80,100	80,200
Private Service Providing	65,700	67,000	68,500	67,300	67,200
Natural Resources, Mining & Construction	6,100	6,400	6,600	5,700	5,700
Manufacturing	8,300	8,800	8,400	6,800	6,500
Trade, Transportation & Utilities	19,900	20,500	19,900	18,800	18,200
Wholesale Trade	3,200	3,100	3,300	3,300	3,100
Retail Trade	13,700	13,600	12,700	11,900	11,600
Transportation, Warehousing and Utilities	3,000	3,800	3,900	3,600	3,500
Information	2,000	2,200	2,300	2,200	2,100
Financial Activities	4,200	4,200	4,100	4,000	4,000
Professional & Business Services	7,900	8,200	8,400	8,500	8,600
Educational & Health Services	18,400	18,900	20,000	20,300	20,900
Leisure & Hospitality	9,600	9,200	9,900	9,700	9,500
Other Services	3,700	3,800	3,900	3,900	3,900
Government	12,500	13,100	13,300	12,800	13,000
Federal Government	900	900	900	900	900
State Government	3,000	3,100	3,100	3,000	3,100
Local Government	8,600	9,100	9,000	8,900	9,000
Souce: Texas Workforce Commission, LMCI Tracer Data Link

 

Employment/Unemployment

Employment/Unemployment Table -  Smith County / Tyler MSA
Annual Averages

Year	Total Civilian Labor Force	Employed	Unemployed	Unemployment Rate
2000	86,261	82,429	3832	4.4%
2001	87,230	82,928	4,302	4.9%
2002	90,382	85,306	5,076	5.6%
2003	93,033	87,492	5,541	6.0%
2004	95,519	90,406	5,113	5.4%
2005	96,721	91,884	4,837	5.0%
2006	97,622	93,046	4,576	4.7%
2007	97,099	92,979	4,120	4.2%
2008	98,942	94,040	4,902	5.0%
2009	100,624	92,950	7,674	7.6%
2010	101,403	93,429	7,974	7.9%
2011
Source: Texas Workforce Commission-Labor Market Information-LMCI Tracer

Major Employers

Major Lindale Employers 

 

Employer	Type of Entity	Full Time	Part Time
Target Distribution Center	Logistics/distribution	725	1
Lindale ISD	School district	550	0
Wal-Mart Supercenter	Retail	75	25
Mea Nursery	Wholesale plants	65	20
Benchmark Manufacturing	Manufacturing	50	0
City of Lindale	Local government	46	0
Lowes Building Supply	Retail	120	50
Brookshires Grocery	Retail	57	25
Thermo Manufacturing	Manufacturing	12	0

 

Other Major Area Employers (Within Short Commuting Range)

 

Employer	Type of Business	Distance From Lindale (miles)	Full Time
Tyler Pipe	Mfg. soil pipe products	6	363
John Soules Foods	USDA meat processing	12	470
Strategic  Fulfillment  Group	Marketing, database,and fulfillment  services	20	200
UT Health  Science  Center	Teaching hospital	18	849
Ozarka Natural  Spring  Water	Water bottling	22	265

 

Government

City Government

 

The Lindale City Council is composed of a mayor and five single member district council members (all elected at-large for two-year terms) to represent the citizens of the City of Lindale. The City Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the city and management of all the various departments.

Lindale City Council & City Information
Mayor	Open
Place 1 Mayor Pro-Tem	Jeff Daugherty
Council Member Place 2	Clyde Harper
Council Member Place 3	Ginger Sims
Council Member Place 4	Robert Nelson
Council Member Place 5	Open
City Administrator	Owen Scott
Annual City Budget (2010-11)	$3,745,663
Total Number of City Employees	46
Comprehensive Master Plan	Yes
City Zoning	Yes
Building Code Utilized	International Building Code 2006

Municipal Planning and Zoning

The Lindale Planning and Zoning Commission is a five-member body appointed by the City Council. It is concerned with all land use matters and associated application of development standards. 

Off-site link: City of Lindale Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance

City of Lindale Zoning Map		Lindale-Hideaway-Tyler ETJ Map

City of Lindale
105 Ballard Drive
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 882-3422   main number

Off-site link: City of Lindale website

 

County Government

 

The County Commissioner's Court is comprised of a county judge and four county commissioners elected by their respective precincts. The county judge is the chief administrator. The commissioners court is the main governing body that conducts the general business of the county and oversees financial matters.

Smith County Courthouse
100 North Broadway
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 590-2800   main number

Smith County Judge and Commissioners
Smith County Annex 
200 E. Ferguson, Suite 100
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 590-4600

Off-site link: Smith County website

Taxes

Texas has a long history as being a low tax, business-friendly state. It also has a wealth of natural resources, a common border with Mexico, one of the U.S.’s largest trading partners, and a growing consumer base in a nation where consumers fuel 70 percent of economic growth.

Because Texas has a comparably low per-capita tax rate (no state income tax or statewide property tax), both Lindale and Smith County are quite attractive from a tax perspective.

Local Taxes

Property Taxes:  Texas has no statewide ad-valorem property tax. Local governments and special taxing districts levy property taxes on real and tangible personal property. All property is appraised at full-market value, and taxes are assessed by local county assessors on 100% of appraised value

Property Taxes	Tax Rates 2011-2012
Taxing Entity
City of Lindale	0.493300
Smith County	0.323900
Lindale Independent School District (ISD)	1.455000
Tyler Junior College	0.182176
Emergency Service District #1 (Fire Service District)	0.059780
Total Property Tax Rate	$2.514156
Note: Tax Rate is for properties within the city limits of Lindale.

Sales Tax: Maximum rate is 8.25% (exemptions for groceries, medicine, property for resale, manufacturing equipment, and many items used exclusively on farms and ranches for food production).

Sales Tax Rates
Taxing Jurisdiction	Tax Rate
State of Texas	6.25 %
Smith County	0.50 %
City of Lindale	1.50 %
Total Sales Tax Rate	$8.25 %
Note:  Tax Rate is for properties within the city limits of Lindale

 

State Taxes

The State of Texas has an assortment of taxes that may--or may not--be applicable, depending on the type of business. Take the following off-site link to a listing of the various statewide taxes and rates.

http://www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/taxrates.html

Income Taxes

• Texas does NOT have a Personal Income Tax

• Texas does NOT have a Business Income Tax

Corporate Franchise Tax

The Corporate Franchise Tax is imposed upon all corporations and limited liability companies that do business in Texas, or that are chartered or authorized to do business in the state.

Corporations pay the greater of the tax on net taxable capital or net taxable earned surplus. Taxable capital is a corporation's stated capital (capital stock) plus surplus. Surplus means the net assets of a corporation minus its stated capital. For a limited liability company, surplus means the net assets of the company minus its members' contributions. See the following off-site link to a State of Texas FAQ list for more information on the Corporate Franchise Tax, including the tax rates:

http://www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/franchise/faq_questions.html

Incentives

Objectives
The Lindale Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) and the City of Lindale are committed to enhancing and expanding the local economy. Together we strive to be a catalyst for high-quality commercial and industrial development in all parts of the community.

The primary purpose of the LEDC is to assist in the creation of new primary jobs and the attraction of new capital investment. A secondary purpose is to provide infrastructure assistance to commercial developers planning large-scale projects in Lindale (generally $10 million or more). Lindale EDC provides complete and confidential site location services free of charge to its clients.

Regional Approach
Lindale enjoys an excellent relationship in economic development with the City of Tyler. In fact, in 1998, the Texas Department of Economic Development awarded Lindale and Tyler for their cooperative work on securing the Target Stores Distribution Center, which is Lindale's largest employer. There is a progressive posture toward economic growth within each of these cities.

Incentives
Economic development incentives help firms make investment decisions based on reduced cost and increased profitability. Incentive programs can generate long-term benefit to communities by lowering unemployment and increasing annual earnings.

Development incentives may be negotiated on a case-by-case basis to assist an eligible company to expand or locate to the Lindale area. Incentive packages can be provided individually or jointly by the Lindale EDC, the City of Lindale, and/or the Tyler Economic Development Council, which serves all of Smith County. The availability of, and size of any incentive is determined by several factors, including number of new jobs to be created, new capital value to be created, level of pay and benefits of the new full-time jobs, whether the business is a targeted industry, and community/board support of the incentive.

Economic Development Tool.  The following economic development tools are available for selected projects. 

• Economic Development Sales Tax
• Tax Increment Financing
• Free Land or Discounted Land
• Economic Development Grants and Loans (Chapter 380 Contracts)
• Community Based Assistance
• Triple Freeport Exemption
• Smith County Revolving Loan Fund (SCRLF)
• Tax Abatement
• Skills Development Fund Workforce training grants through the State of Texas
• SBA 504 Loans
• Texas Enterprise Fund
• Other financial programs provided by the State of Texas (Off Site Link)

Economic Development Type A Sales Tax
In 1994, the citizens of Lindale adopted a half-cent sales tax to promote new and expand existing industrial and manufacturing activities. The Type A sales tax proceeds may be used to fund promotional and development activities related to business attraction/retention; financial assistance to businesses; land and building purchase, lease and upgrade; infrastructure upgrade and placement; and training and education. Industrial development is the primary target, but large retail/commercial projects may be eligible for infrastructure assistance, too.

Tax Increment Financing
The City of Lindale and all eligible taxing entities have formed the Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone #2 (TIF) which covers 263 acres north and south of I-20 near Harvey Road (CR 433). The area includes the Lindale Industrial Park and Lindale Business Park and surrounding properties. The TIF Board will consider using the TIF to finance needed public infrastructure improvements in the Zone. Improvements can be paid for by the TIF then repaid by the taxes generated by the development, or could be paid upfront by a developer, then repaid to the developer through taxes generated by the developer.

Free Land or Discounted Land
LEDC has developed infrastructure in the 125-acre Lindale Industrial Park. The infrastructure improvements were completed in the first quarter 2012. The target niche for the Park is Light Industrial Manufacturing and Distribution. It is within the Lindale City Limits and already is zoned for Light Industry.  This property has excellent direct access to I-20 at Harvey Road, and is within the TIF Zone #2. LEDC can provide land (free or discounted) based on the projected level of investment and jobs to be created by an industrial client.  Parcels from 2 to 43 acres are available in the park.  See more information about the Park on this site at: Lindale Industrial Park.

Economic Development Grants & Loans (Chapter 380 Contracts)
Chapter 380 of the State of Texas Local Government Code provides legislative authority for municipalities to establish a program for making loans and grants to stimulate business and commercial activity in the City. The City of Lindale is open to consideration of Chapter 380 agreements.

• The City of Lindale does not have capital recovery fees. This can amount to a significant savings for a new project.
• Fast-track city permits.
• Possible waiver of city permit fees.

Community Based Assistance Could Include:

• Relocation assistance for key personnel.
• Job fairs to attract employees.
• Residential real estate assistance (non-financial).
• Community orientation, introductions and tours.
• Media-worthy ground-breaking events.
• Identification of business support services.

Triple Freeport Exemption
The Freeport Exemption exempts certain types of tangible personal property (i.e., inventory) from ad valorem (property) taxation provided the property is:

• Acquired in or imported into Texas to be forwarded out of state,
• Detained in Texas for assembling, storing, manufacturing, processing, or fabricating purposes by the person who acquired or impored it, and
• Transported out of state within 175 days after the date the person acquired or imported it into Texas.

Because oil, natural gas and other petroleum products are not considered freeport goods, they are not eligible for the exemption and therefore remain taxable. Even when goods are sold to an in-state purchaser rather than shipped out of the state, they may qualify for the Freeport exemption. However, the property must qualify under the above requirements as Freeport property, and must be transported out of the state within 175 days after it was first acquired in or imported into the state.

A company that manufactures or distributes a product from within a jurisdiction which has been designated a freeport will realize a significant savings if it serves national or international markets. This could therefore encourage additional investment in buildings and equipment in the local jurisdiction.

The amount of the goods in transit exemption for each year is normally based on the percentage of inventory made up by such goods last year. In Smith County, the application process is handled by the Tyler EDC. A two-page application requests a company to identify property owned on January 1 of each year (or Sept. 1 of the preceding year if the company receives a Sept. 1 inventory appraisal). A company must apply for the exemption each year from the Smith County Appraisal District between Jan. 1 and May 1.

Smith County Revolving Loan Fund (SCRLF)
The Tyler EDC manages the Smith County Revolving Loan Fund, which provides loans to firms that create or retain permanent jobs through the retention, expansion, or establishment of companies in Smith County.

Eligibile Applicants - Businesses located or locating in Smith County that are producing a product or providing a service from which a majority of their sales are derived outside of Smith County. The company should also provide evidence of a financing gap and should have a substantial potential for retention or creation of jobs. Eligible uses include working capital, equipment and machinery, purchase and development of land an building, pollution control abatement. Inelibible uses include speculative activities, loans which assist the relocation of jobs from another labor area, investment, refinancing, or to provide the equity contribution required for federal loan programs.

Loan Particulars. The maximum loan amount is $200,000. The minimum loan is normally $50,000. The loan ration will be a least two private dollars to one SCRLF dollar. Private-sector dollars include private financing from other lenders or equity investment. Owner participation will generally be 20% of the total project costs. The loan may be subordinated to the primary lender or funding source.

The interest rate will normally be fixed and at or slightly higher than the national prime rate. The loan term will be tied tot he life of the assest financed, up to 25 years. Working capital loans shall be for five years or less.

Tax Abatement.  A common economic development tool that can defer property taxes on new plant and equipment expenditures for expanding companies. Must meet criteria in the Smith County/City of Lindale tax abatement policy. (May not be offered within the TIF Zone.)

Skills Development Fund
This program assists community and technical colleges in financing customized job training for local businesses. Average training costs are $1,000 per trainee. This fund successfully merges business needs and local job-training opportunities into a winning formula for putting people to work. The Fund will provide training for specific skills for workers who will be hired by the businesses. The program is managed by the Texas Workforce Commission, and the application process starts with Tyler Junior College West Campus Office of Continuing Education. More information on the Skills Development Fund can be found at the Skills Development Fund web page at the Texas Workforce Commission site.

SBA 504 Loans
Businesses that are located in or are interested in locating in Lindale have access to the Small Business Administrations 504 Loan Program through the Tyler based, Greater Texas Capital Corporation. The 504 Certified Development Company (CDC) Program provides growing businesses with long-term, fixed-rate financing for major fixed assets, such as land and buildings.

Typically, a 504 project includes a loan secured with a senior lien from a private-sector lender covering up to 50% of the project cost, a loan secured with a junior lien from the CDC (backed by a 100% SBA-guaranteed debenture) covering up to 40% of the cost, and a contribution of at least 10% equity from the small business being helped. The maximum SBA debenture is $1 million for meeting the job creation criteria or a community development goal. Generally, a business must create or retain one job for every $35,000 provided by the SBA. The maximum SBA debenture is $1.3 million for meeting a public policy goal.

Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) (State of Texas Program)
Governor Rick Perry has made job creation and economic development a cornerstone of his administration. At the Governor's request, and with the support of Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst and Speaker Tom Craddick, the 78th Texas Legislature established the Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) to allow the state to respond quickly and aggressively to opportunities to bring jobs and employers to Texas.

The Texas Enterprise Fund provides the state's leaders with a "deal closing fund" that has the flexibility and financial resources to help strengthen the state's economy. The fund can be used for a variety of economic development projects, including infrastructure development, community development, job training programs and business incentives. Before funds can be awarded, the Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Speaker must unanimously agree to support the use of the Texas Enterprise Fund for each specific project.

These funds will be used primarily to attract new business to the state or assist with the substantial expansion of an existing business as part of a competitive recruitment situation. State leadership also will be able to use Enterprise funds to leverage other resources for an economic development project. The Governor's Office will work closely with local leaders to tailor incentive packages that best meet the needs of local communities and businesses.

For more information on the Texas Enterprise Fund, contact the State of Texas Business Development at (512) 936-0101 or visit the TEF website: Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF)

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Incentives Disclaimer:
Please note that incentives are not offered for every project. Incentives typically require approval from one or more boards or commisions. The Lindale Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) and the City of Lindale will work with each applicant to determine the specific needs of the applicant and tailor an incentive package to that company's particular needs.

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PAST PROJECTS

LEDC has participated in a number of projects since our formation in 1994.  See information about our past projects at the About LEDC Page.

 

Financial Institutions

Local Financial Institutions

Note: Each entry is linked to a specific branch website, if available; all entries are in alphabetical order.
 

 

Bank of America   603 South Main Street   Lindale, TX  75771   (903) 882-7578

Bank Texas   3222 South Main Street   Lindale, TX  75771   (903) 882-3533

Capital One Bank   2501 South Main Street   Lindale, TX  75771   (903) 882-1186

Capital One Bank - Hide-A-Way Lake   16920 Village Lake Drive   Lindale, TX  75771   (903) 882-9800

Lindale State Bank   101 S. Main Street   Lindale, TX  75771   (903) 882-5581

Lindale State Bank - Hideaway Pavillion   16921 Village Lake Drive   Lindale, TX  75771   (903) 881-1400

Southside Bank   2510 South Main Street   Lindale, TX  75771   (903) 882-1912

Southside Bank in Brookshires Grocery   521 South Main Street   Lindale, TX  75771   (903) 882-0058

Transportation

Location

Lindale is located in the Piney Woods of North/East Texas and is fortunate to have excellent transportation infrastructure.

• Proximity to Interstate Highway: 0 miles, I-20
• Proximity to Major Highway: 0 miles, US-69
• Nearest Commercial Airport: 15 miles, Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
• Proximity to Private Airport: 13 miles, Mineola Wisener Field
• Neaest Rail Service: Tyler, Texas
• Nearest Rail Passenger Service: AMTRK, Mineola, Texas
• Nearest Barge Port: 112 miles, Shreveport, LA
• Nearest Deepwater Port: 250 miles, Houston, Texas
• Proximity to Mexican Border: 500 miles, Laredo, TX
   

Utilities & Service

The City of Lindale supplies and distributes water and sewer services.  Lindale has adequate and reliable utilities to meet the demands of business as well as her citizens and neighbors.

Electric Provider: Oncor Electric Distribution & Wood Co. Electric COOP

Water Supply - City of Lindale
     Water Source: Wells
     Water Maximum Capacity - Gallons per Day: 3 million
     Water maximum daily usage to-date (gallons): 1.6 million

Other Rural Water Supply Corporations provide water service outside the city limits, so it is prudent to find out what provider will supply water if you are acquiring land for new development.

Wastewater
     Wastewater Treatment Type: Extended Aeration Activated Sludge Plant
     Wastewater treatment plant capacity (gallons per day): 1.3 million
     Wastewater maximum daily usage to-date (gallons per day): 1/2 million

Solid Waste Disposal: By contract

Natural Gas Providers: Centerpoint Energy

Telephone Providers: AT&T (Formerly Southwestern Bell, SWB)

Cable Provider: Suddenlink Communications

Economic Indicators

 

Cost of Living Index
 

The area cost of living index is consistently between 90% and 96% of the national average.  Lindale is within the Tyler MSA and our partner, the Tyler Economic Development Corporation participates in ACCRA to develop a quarterly Cost of Living Index.  Follow this offsite link to the Tyler EDC Cost of Living index and related information page:  http://www.tedc.org/profile/pro_costofliving.php

 

City of Lindale Building Permit History

 

Year	Commercial New	Value	Commercial Remodel	Value	Residential New	Value	Residential Remodel	Value
2004	8	$15,847,780	7	$487,000	69	$8,554,844	17	$120,100
2005	17	$3,897,000	7	$145,000	74	$10,928,813	6	$66,545
2006	14	$3,585,308	15	$436,300	75	$9,068,235	7	$36,000
2007	9	$7,762,083	18	$712,365	30	$5,296,944	9	$94,000
2008	3	$1,135,000	36	$880426	13	$2,373,385	385	$1,708,971
2009	3	$3,940,000	15	$902,971	15	$2,826,500	43	$223,524
2010	6	$37,760,000	14	$4,012,550	57	$8,213,988	23	$104,992
2011	12	$3,834,027	5	$204,975	44	$3,978,717	15	$72,325

 

Climate

Lindale, Texas, enjoys a temperate climate throughout the year. Below are some historical weather statistics:

Temperature & Rainfall Monthly Averages

Temperature Monthly Averages
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average high	57	64	72	78	84	90	94	94	88	78	67	58
Average low	38	41	49	55	63	70	73	72	67	56	48	40
Average mean	48	53	60	67	73	80	83	83	77	67	58	49

 

Rainfall Monthly Averages
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average	3.34	3.23	3.96	2.70	4.46	3.65	2.26	2.61	3.28	5.14	4.45	4.79

 

Almanac

Almanac Climate Information
Average temperature in January	48 degrees
Average temperature in July	83 degrees
Average annual rainfall	43.10 inches
Days of sunny weather	245 days
Elevation above sea level	547 feet
Average growing season	259 days
Average first freeze	November 25th
Average last freeze	April 3rd