SEYMOUR-JACKSON COUNTY PROFILE
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Indiana Business Research Center, Indiana Department of Revenue, State Board of Tax Commissioners, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and Indiana Department of Education.
Jackson County is nestled in the beautiful, rolling hills of south central Indiana. As a crossroads of Interstate 65 and U.S. 50, Jackson County has become a growing industrial base for southern Indiana.
Centrally located between Indianapolis, Louisville and Cincinnati, big-city living is merely an hour’s drive away. In contrast to thriving, growing industry, Jackson County offers the serenity of rural living among its many small towns, family-owned farms, charming local festivals, rich historical sites and abundant public recreational areas. Jackson County truly offers the best of all worlds.
In 2020, the county population was 46,428 with a growth rate of 9.6% over the past decade. Jackson County ranked as the seventh fastest growing county in Indiana with the six counties ranked above Jackson County located in metropolitan areas.
Jackson County’s close proximity to the metro areas of Indianapolis, Louisville and Cincinnati is a key element to the area’s success in economic development activities.
Three international airports provide residents easy access to the world, while Seymour’s Freeman Municipal Airport offers charter and cargo service.
The cost of living remains affordable at 87% of the national average, and the area offers an outstanding education system with a goal of focusing 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 options for primary and secondary students. Modern facilities, a varied curriculum and a highly professional staff are focused on preparing students for college and the workforce.
Schneck Medical Center in Seymour provides advanced medical care with well-trained teams of health care professionals representing a variety of specialties. Schneck has completed a $60 million renovation and offers the latest in diagnostic and surgical techniques, including the new Bone & Joint Center, Surgical Weight Loss Center and Cancer Center.
Jackson County has an invigorating climate with strongly marked seasons. As a whole, the climate boasts winters and summers that are moderate in temperatures.
| Cities & Towns | Population in 2020 |
% of County |
| Seymour | 21,569 | 46.4% |
| Brownstown | 3,025 | 6.5% |
| Crothersville | 1,509 | 3.3% |
| Medora | 635 | 1.4% |
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