FERDINAND, INDIANA
Industrial Parks and Sites
Ferdinand is located 1/4 mile north of
Interstate 64. A large industrial district
on the northwest side of town is the
home of Ferdinand’s largest
manufacturers. A new industrial park
adjacent to the interstate south of town
will accomadate new industry.
Location
Very few places can truly blend natural beauty, agriculture
and industrial development the way Ferdinand does. The
strong elements of faith, religion, family values, work ethics,
sense of community, and respect and appreciation of
environment form the foundation upon which Ferdinand
was built, and continues to grow. It is here in the Town of
Ferdinand that the traditions and values of yesterday meet
and charge forward with the promise of a modern tomorrow.
Distance to nearby cities
Scenic Hills Industrial Park
80 acres
Zoned: Industrial Commercial
Water: 10 "
Sewer: 12"
Electric: 12.5 kv
Gas: 4" High Pressure
Government and Services
Administration
Town Council - three-member board. Four-year terms.
Planning and Zoning
Plan Commission
Law Enforcement
One chief, five officers.
Fire Protection
Volunteer fire department with 30 volunteers, eight pieces of
equipment, four EMT's and 14 first responders
Waste Removal
Private contractor
Recycling
Dubois County Solid Waste Management District
Property Tax Rates (payable 2002)
In city- $1.808 per $100
Out - $1.382 per $100
This resume developed in
cooperation with
Vectren Economic Development.
(812) 491-4761
www.vectrened.com
Time
6 hr
3 hr
3 hr
1 hr
55 min
1 hr
3 hr
2 hr, 50 min
Miles
355
173
195
53
42
62
175
170
Chicago, IL
Indianapolis, IN
St. Louis, MO
Evansville, IN
Owensboro, KY
Louisville, KY
Nashville, TN
Cincinnati, OH
Five cities with metropolitan populations of over
one million are less than 200 miles from Ferdinand.
Local Contacts and
Development Assistance
Source: www.mapquest.com
Dan Luebbehusen, Council President
P.O. Box 7
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 367-2280
Fax: (812) 367-1303
Dave Foerster, Planning and Development
P.O. Box 7
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 683-2211
Brian Tretter, Community Development
Ferdinand Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 101
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 367-0550
Fax: (812) 367-0550
www.ferdinandinchamber.org
Demographics
Population:
1980
1990
2000
Ferdinand
2,192
2,318
2,277
Dubois County
34,238
36,616
39,674
Population projections:
2005
2010
2015
Ferdinand
2,300
2,370
2,450
Source: Stats Indiana, U.S. Census 2000
Dubois County
41,098
41,674
42,152
Population Distribution by Age
Dubois County
Ferdinand
0-4
5-17
18-24
25-44
45-64
65+
145
466
82
651
475
458
Median age:
Source: U.S. Census, 2000
6.4%
20.5%
3.6%
28.6%
20.8%
20.1%
38.6
2,838
8,020
3,121
11,819
8,752
5,124
7.2
20.2
7.9
29.8
22.1
12.9
36.1
%
%
%
%
%
%
FERDINAND, INDIANA
Personal Income
Ferdinand
Demographics (cont.)
Ferdinand
198
143
552
186
138
211
181
% High school or higher
% Bachelors or higher
Dubois County
12.3%
8.9%
34.3%
11.6%
8.6%
13.1%
11.2%
2,347
2,758
11,431
3,557
1,912
2,437
1,291
78.8%
24.4%
Median Household
Income
$41,326
$44,164
Per Capita Income
$18,335
$31,141
9.1%
10.7%
44.4%
13.8%
7.4%
9.5%
5.0%
80.2%
14.5%
Source: U.S. Census, 2000
The people of Ferdinand and Dubois
County are known for a strong work
ethic that has contributed to the success
Ethnic Composition
Dubois County
Ferdinand
White
African
American
Asian
Other
2255
99%
38,698
1
4
11
0.1%
0.2%
0.7%
100.0%
56
79
841
39,674
Hispanic
14
0.6%
1,103
97.5 %
0.1
0.2
2.2
100.0
%
%
%
%
2.8 %
Source: U.S. Census, 2000
Labor Force
Dubois County
Labor Market Area
23,640
23,070
23,000
22,770
22,840
93,985
90,460
91,800
90,670
91,000
Daviess
Labor Market Area
2.6%
3.4%
2.1%
2.2%
2.8%
4.8%
4.8%
3.9%
3.7%
3.6%
Pike
Crawford
Ferdinand
Warrick
Ferdinand
68.8%
Source: U.S. Census, 2000
Dubois County
71.5%
Labor Market Area
66.1%
Ferdinand’S Parks & Recreation
Department offers year-round facilities
with lighted walking trails including two
local parks with numerous picnic sites
and two public town lakes.
Other nearby facilities include:
- Ferdinand State Forest: 7,000 acres
with swimming, fishing, camping,
picnicking, hunting and hiking available.
- Holiday World & Splashin' Safari Theme
Park in Santa Claus, Ind.
- Christmas Lake: an 18-hole
professional golf course.
- Patoka Lake - 8,000 acres of water
with hunting, fishing, boating, camping,
swimming and water skiing.
Housing Costs
According to the 2000 census, the
median housing value in Jasper is
$87,600, compared to a state-wide
value of $94,300. The median rental rate
is $457 per month, more than 14
percent less than the state median of
$521.
Sisters of St. Benedict Monastery is
located in Ferdinand
Medical Services
Memorial Hospital, located in Jasper,
Ind., is just 10 minues north.
- 124 beds
- 800 employees
- 60 physicians
- accute care hospital with emergency
care, diagnostic services, intensive
care, maternity care, physical
rehabilitation, medical and
surgical services, occupational
medicine , and home health
and hospice care.
St. Joseph’s Hopsital is located seven
miles west of Ferdinand in Huntingburg.
- 87 beds
- 300 employees
General Aviation
Rail
Huntingburg Airport (13 miles)
- 5000' runway
- Full service FBO
- Will accommodate multi-engine jets
Norfolk Southern is located four miles north of Ferdinand.
Perry
Spencer
Commercial Aviation
Evansville Regional Airport (49 miles)
- 30 plus flights per day
- Connects to seven hub cities
Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development
Labor Force Participation Rate
of the area's diverse industries for many
years.
Local Attractions
Transportation
Orange
Unemployment Rate
June-2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
Martin
Dubois
Dubois County
Ferdinand Town Hall
Due to Ferdinand's ideal location and
accessibility, it is the gateway to Dubois
and surrounding counties, indeed a
gateway to opportunity. A portal to an
ideal place to live and work, build a
career, a business or an industry, raise a
family, and experience peace, safety,
serenity and prosperity.
Workforce
June-2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
Quality of Life
Source: U.S. Census, 2000
Educational Attainment
Less than 9th grade
Some high school
High school grad
Some college
Associate degree
Bachelors degree
Graduate degree
Dubois County
Ferdinand’s “Labor Market Area” is defined as
Dubois County and all contiguous counties.
Louisville International Airport (62 miles)
- 100+ flights per day
- Direct connections to 44 cities
Trucking
Four national carriers service the Ferdinand area.
Workforce (cont.)
Annual Wages by Industry, Dubois Co.
Labor Force
Agriculture
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale Trade
Retail Trade
Transportation/ Warehousing
Information
Finance & Insurance
Real Estate
Professional Services
Management
Administrative Services
Health Care & Social Services
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
Accommodation & Food Service
Other Services
Educational Services, local
Employment by Industry, Ferdinand
Source: U.S. Census, 2000
Wholesale
2%
Retail
10%
Transportation
3%
Information
1%
Finance, Insurance,
Real Estate
4%
Manufacturing
36%
Professional Services
5%
Education, Health &
Social Services
17%
Construction
6%
Public Administration
2%
Source: IN Dept. of Workforce Development
Note: 2001 data. Data reflects wages of workers
covered by Unemployment Insurance only.
Arts, Entertainment,
Recreation
6%
Agriculture
1%
$20,700
$32,300
$29,700
$34.400
$19,400
$32,400
$27,100
$24,700
$15,000
$29,000
$54,400
$15,500
$30,400
$7,100
$9,200
$16,800
$33,000
Other Services
7%
Commuting Patterns
Dubois County residents who work
(resident labor force)
27,098
Less: Residents who leave
Dubois County to work
(1,579)
Plus: Non-residents who commute
into Dubois County
7,821
Total number of persons who work
in Dubois County (work force)
33,340
Utilities
Electric Suppliers
Cable Television
Ferdinand Electric Department
(wholesale power purchased from Vectren Corp.)
Insight
Natural Gas Suppliers
Ohio Valley Gas Corporation
(Interstate pipelines - ANR and Texas Eastern)
Telephone Communications
Verizon North
Water Systems
Ferdinand public water purchased from Patoka Lake
Regional Water (Capacity 900,000 gpd)
Sewer Systems
Ferdinand Sewer Department (Treatment capacity =
700,000 gpd, excess treatment capacity= 300,000 gpd)
Major Employers
Ferdinand
Company
Products
Employees
Union
Best Chairs Inc.
Master Brand Cabinets, Inc.
Mobel
Greif
Upholstered furniture
Cabinet manufacturing
Solid wood furniture
Corrugated boxes
950
1,000
120
75
No
Yes
No
No
Jasper
Kimball International
Jasper Engine & Transmission
Jasper Rubber Products
Memorial Hospital
JOFCO
Indiana Furniture Industries
Office and institutional furniture
Engine re-manufacturing
Rubber molded and extruded products
Health care
Wooden office furniture
Furniture manufacturing
3,200
1,600
880
750
375
350
No
No
No
No
No
No
Huntingburg
Styline
Farbest Foods, Inc.
St. Joseph Hospital
Office furniture
Poultry processing
Health care
1,210
420
300
No
Yes
No
Dubois County
Source: Industrial Directory / Chamber of Commerce
Education
Higher Education
Vincennes University, Jasper Campus, 10 miles
Oakland City University, 32 miles
University of Evansville, 77 miles
University of Southern Indiana, 77 miles
Ivy Tech, Evansville, 77 miles
Indiana University, 78 miles
Vincennes University, 61 miles
St Meinrad School of Theology, 10 miles
University of Louisville, 70 miles
Primary & Secondary Education
Southeast Dubois County School Corporation , one of four
school corporations in Dubois County, serves the city of
Ferdinand. These institutions offer ideal student-teacher
ratios, numerous academic and extra-curricular programs
and excellent staff.
School
Enrollment
Forest Park Middle/High School
Pine Ridge Elementary
St. Anthony Elementary
Ferdinand Elementary
Note: Data for 2002-2003 school year
712
260
143
400
Student:
Teacher
16:01
21:01
20:01
22:01