OVERVIEW

Sources: US Census Bureau; Indiana Business Research Center, Indiana Department of Revenue, The State Board of Tax Commissioners, US Bureau of Economic Analysis and the Indiana Department of Education.

Located along Interstate 65, Jackson County is one of 92 counties in the state. Known as the Crossroads of Southern Indiana, Jackson County is home to the communities of Seymour, Brownstown, Crothersville and Medora.

As of 2007, Jackson County's population was 42,404, and had shown a 2.59 percent increase since 2000. The county has 509.3 sq. miles in land area and a population density of 82.8 per square mile.

Cities & Towns Population in 2007 % of County Brownstown 2,999 7.1% Crothersville 1,517 3.6% Medora 542 1.3% Seymour 19,146 45.4%

Order by Size Seymour Brownstown Crothersville Medora

Jackson County's location along I-65, as well as access to U.S. highways 50 and 31 and its close proximity to the metropolitan areas of Louisville, Cincinnati and Indianapolis are key elements in the area's success in economic development activities. Airports in those larger communities provide Jackson County residents easy access to the world while Seymour's Freeman Field Airport offers charter and cargo service

The cost of living in Jackson County remains affordable, and the area offers an outstanding education system. The educational goals within both the private and parochial schools are focused on connecting children, teachers and the community to form a united alliance in the quest for excellence.

Both public and private schools offer an array of educational options for primary and secondary students, and are dedicated to maintaining a safe, secure environment. Modern facilities, a varied curriculum and a highly professional staff are focused on preparing the students for college and the workforce.

Jackson County has long tradition of providing a highly-trained and educated workforce, understanding those are the very qualities that businesses count on for profitable operations.

Jackson County brings business and education together to create programs and enhance curriculum to help prepare students for the workforce, as well as offering continuing training for the incumbent workers.

Schneck Medical Center in Seymour provides advanced medical care with well-trained teams of health care professionals representing a variety of specialties -- including the latest in diagnostic and surgical techniques. Emergency services include Air Intensive Care Units.

Jackson County, Indiana has an invigorating climate with strongly marked seasons. As a whole, the climate boasts winters and summers that are moderate in temperatures, and days that extreme temperature ranges occur are rare.

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