Perry County
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Highways

Interstate 64 cuts through the northern portion of Perry County, offering shippers speedy access to the national transportation system. Highway 37, a “Super Two” highway, provides a quick link from various portions of the county to I-64.

Utilities

ELECTRICITY

Industrial rates for electricity in Perry County are among the lowest in the nation. Also, a special Economic Development Service Agreement can be constructed if the energy demand and load requirements are substantial. The Utility provider will work to devise a variety of demand-side management options for controlling energy costs.

Tell City Electric Department
Southern Indiana Power
Cannelton Municipal Utilities
Troy Municipal Utilities

TELEPHONE & FIBER

Perry County’s telecommunications network is unsurpassed with the latest in digital technology and fiber optics capabilities. The region’s state-of-the-art system connects with businesses around the world from a community where the quality of life is high and costs are low, providing a business with an efficient and productive operation.

WATER & SEWER

With special service enhancements in each industrial park, water and sewer services are available in the quantities, pressures and flow-rates that guarantee maximum manufacturing efficiency. Perry County’s water supply comes from massive underground aquifers that provide a virtually unlimited source. Finally, because the Ohio River borders Perry County, the supply of non-contact water, for all practical purposes, is inexhaustible.

Tell City Municipal Water & Sewer Department
Cannelton Municipal Utilities
Troy Utilities
And-Tro Inc. Water Authority
Patoka Lake Regional Water

NATURAL GAS

Industrial rates for electricity and gas in Perry County are among the lowest in the nation. Should your electric demand and load be substantial, your business may qualify for a special Economic Development Service Agreement.

Ohio Valley Gas

Workforce

Perry County and the surrounding area (50 mile radius) maintains a reputation for a strong, productive workforce. The unique educational and training programs made available to its citizens continue enhancing this reputation. The Perry County Development Corporation is proud to be working with the Perry County Learning Partnership and the Perry County College Success Coalition to help increase post-secondary education for the purposes of better educating the Perry County workforce.

Labor Force

399,700

Employed

382,000

Unemployed

17,700

Unemployment Rate

4.4%

Top Employers

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