Grant County

We are a community with a strong manufacturing industry. We have well-known companies like General Motors, Café Valley, and Walmart Distribution located here. We are also home to Indiana Wesleyan University, Taylor University, and Ivy Tech Community College. When residents talk about Grant County they talk about kindness, creativity, and passion. Grant County is ready for the person who wants to make a difference. Each town and city in the county has a main street with beautiful historical structures as well as parks and trails.

Your Indiana Adventure Awaits

Small business gives a community its identity. That is why the Growth Council takes seriously its role as the number one champion of small business in Grant County, IN.

By The Numbers

66,452

total population

$44,356

median income

Population Breakdown

Partner Employers

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Belle Tire

Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana

Welch Packaging Group Inc

Via Credit Union

Career Pathways in Grant County

Industrial Maintenance

Diagnose and fix minor mechanical issues before they become major problems.

Median Salary:$51,630

Desired Skillsmechanical skills, desire to learn, manual dexterity

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Production

Create plans to meet customer demand for popular products.

Median Salary:$46,634

Desired Skillsphysically fit, love of technology, technically accurate

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Registered Nurse

Assess and assist with diagnosing patients.

Median Salary:$72,000

Desired Skillsproblem-solving skills, self-discipline, physically fit

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The Perfect Place to Put Down Roots

school system grade

$92,700

median home cost

Invested in Your Success

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Grant County Economic Growth Council

Grant County Economic Growth Council Champions of Collaboration & Opportunity

Grant County Economic Growth Council

Grant County Visitor's Bureau

Show Me Grant County!

Grant County Visitor's Bureau

The Biggest and Brightest Christmas Lights

Two and a half million twinkling lights that stretch along the Mississinewa River walkway for two miles all the way to Matter Park and Gardens. The route boasts 120 different breathtaking displays, some themed in the most fun ways.

https://showmegrantcounty.com/blog/walkway-of-lights/

James Dean Weekend Runs and Rallies Are “Classic Cool” Companions to the Remembering James Dean Festival

James Dean is remembered as being quintessentially cool. His youthful angst plus his love of cars and motorcycles led to living life to its fullest. Born and raised in Grant County, Indiana, Dean is a 1950s movie icon. He is known for his “coolness”, his rebellious roles in three Hollywood films, his passion for speed, cars and motorcycles, and ultimately, his tragic death at the young age of 24.

https://showmegrantcounty.com/places/play/outdoor-fun/james-dean-weekend-runs-and-rallies-are-the-ultimate-classic-cool-companions-to-the-remembering-james-dean-festival/

The Quilters Hall of Fame Mission

Located in Marion, Indiana, The Quilters Hall of Fame is a nonprofit organization that celebrates the art of quilting. Founded in 1979 by Hazel Carter in Vienna, Virginia, TQHF documents the lives of those who have made outstanding contributions. Those honored have influenced quilting through exhibitions, education, publications, research, collections and documentation. The organization is international in scope, encompassing the United States and the United Kingdom.

https://showmegrantcounty.com/places/arts-culture-education/quilters-hall-of-fame-in-marion-indiana/

Garfield, the Fat Cat, Then and Now

Garfield, the lasagna-loving fat cat, has roots right here in Grant County. Garfield’s creator, Jim Davis, grew up in Fairmount Indiana on a farm with – you guessed it! Cats! Lots of them!! His childhood doodles eventually evolved into the beloved characters we know and love today.

https://showmegrantcounty.com/blog/garfield-trail/

Discover the Charm of Grant County

Grant County is rich in history and brimming with opportunity. Here are just a few reasons why so many people love to call Grant County home.

https://www.grantcounty.com/relocating-to-grant-county

https://www.grantcounty.com/links-to-locals

https://www.grantcounty.com/grant-for-grads

https://www.grantcounty.com/relocating-to-grant-county

https://www.grantcounty.com/featured-jobs

https://forgeeci.com/your-path-to-careers/find-a-job/

CVSO Brad Hodson CVSO Brad Hodson

(765) 651-2423

401 South Adams Street 3rd Floor
Marion, IN 46953-2084

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