Lower costs. Higher expectations.
Crawfordsville offers a unique set of benefits and advantages not easily found in one place. A strategic location, excellent infrastructure, outstanding livability and a highly skilled workforce make this one-of-a-kind community a great place to live, work, play and prosper.
Our business community is diverse, talented and includes leading companies and employers in the fields of printing/publishing, metal fabrication, chemical manufacturing, steel, food processing, plastics/film and electric lighting technology.
Whether looking to expand or relocate a business, the greater Crawfordsville area offers the right combination of assets to help your company succeed.
Get small town advantages and big city benefits:
- Exceptional and affordable quality of life
- No traffic hassles
- Lower operating costs
- Lower wages than metro areas
- Employee loyalty and lower turnover rates
- Lower cost of living
- Attractive, walking downtown
- Advanced telecommunications and data services
- Future expansion opportunities
- Full police, fire and emergency services
- Competitive utility costs
- Strategically located on major interstate, I-74
- Nearby training and educational institutions and a major university
- Adjacent business district, hotels, restaurants and residential neighborhoods (within 1 mile)
And more.
- One stop, expedited permitting
- Aggressive incentive packages
Cost of Living
One of the most important variables in selecting a place to live and work is the cost of living.
When weighing the affordability of Crawfordsville against other areas of similar resources and amenities, it's clear that this community is hard to
beat.
Compared to the rest of the country, Crawfordsville's cost of living is significantly lower. Median home costs are $113,480 in Montgomery County and housing choices range from century old Victorian homes with unique character to new neighborhoods with all the amenities and everything in between.
- Income taxes are 3.4% (US average is 5.02%)
- The median home cost in Crawfordsville Metro Area is $113,620.
- December 2009 cost of living index in Montgomery: 72.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
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Workforce
Crawfordsville and Montgomery County residents are known for their hard-working, ethical work habits. The diverse, talented and loyal workforce has
been a key focal point for companies who have expanded or relocated to the area.
The community acts as economic hub in the West Central Indiana region as it is a net importer of jobs from a 60-mile radius. Skilled labor is available with short commutes from Crawfordsville, Lafayette and Indianapolis.
- Unemployment rate in Crawfordsville is 9.10 percent (U.S. avg. is 8.50%)
- Indiana is ranked 32nd in the country for wages
| Employer | Number of Employees |
|---|---|
| RR Donnelly | 1,400 |
| Nucor
(Featured in the book "Good to Great") |
750 |
| Acuity Brand Lighting | 700 |
| St. Clare Medical Center | 470 |
| Closure Systems International | 420 |
| Random House | 300 |
| Wal-Mart Optical Labs | 265 |
| Temple Inland | 200 |
| Banjo Corporation | 160 |
| Wabash College | 900 students, 200 faculty and staff |
Local Representative Industries
- Book Publishing, Printing/Binding
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Metal Fabrication
- Steel Manufacturing
- Electrical Lighting Technologies
- Plastic Film & Sheet
- Dairy, Food Processing
- Corrugated Cartons/Containers
- Liquid Handling Products
Education
The area provides outstanding opportunities for education on all levels. Founded in 1832, Wabash College is a private, liberal arts college
located in Crawfordsville. Ivy Tech Community College is the nation's largest statewide community college with single accreditation and offers
more than 150 programs and concentrations. Located 30 miles north is Purdue University, one of the top 10 engineering schools in the country.
Additionally, Ivy Tech Community College's Department of Workforce and Economic Development offers affordable solutions for Indiana business and industry training needs.
For secondary education, there are 17 K-12 public and private schools located in Montgomery County.
Post Secondary Education
School Corporations
- Crawfordsville Community School Corporation
- North Montgomery Community School Corporation
- South Montgomery Community School Corporation
Health & Medical Services
A wide range of health care facilities and medical professionals serves residents in the greater Crawfordsville area. St. Clare Medical Center,
located just a mile south of the Commerce Park, is a 120-bed hospital offering in-patient and outpatient services. There are also several medical clinics and health care providers throughout Montgomery County that provide quality care and specialized services.
Gain the competitive edge in your industry. Learn more today.
For more information, please visit:
Crawfordsville / Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
Montgomery County Economic Development
Crawfordsville/Montgomery County Visitors Bureau