Lawrenceburg
RANK #83 / 996 NAT · #5 / 28 IN · POP 50,709
1YR FORECAST: +3.6%
5YR OUTLOOK: +37%
The Ohio River shapes Dearborn County, Indiana, both geographically and culturally, with the Dearborn Trail offering a paved pathway along its banks for walking, running, and cycling between the towns of Aurora, Lawrenceburg, and Greendale. Located in the southeastern corner of Indiana, the county borders Ohio and Kentucky, placing it within the Cincinnati metropolitan area. This proximity means a commute of about 20 minutes to Cincinnati and 15 minutes to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. The community maintains a blend of rural character and historic architecture alongside suburban development.
Life in Dearborn County often involves a commute, with many residents traveling to Ohio or Kentucky for work. The county's public schools are generally rated above average. Recent economic activity includes investments in healthcare, with a new campus and cancer center in Greendale, and ongoing development in various sectors. The area also benefits from its natural setting, providing opportunities for outdoor recreation in its parks and along river valleys.
Above national median (4.7x)
Well below national median
Below-average climate & terrain
Prices detached from rents
Housing is fairly valued at 5.7x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
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Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Linea Energy Solar Farm (Proposed)
Linea Energy
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$1,200M | Proposed |
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St. Elizabeth Healthcare Campus
St. Elizabeth Healthcare
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$230M | Under Construction |
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South Dearborn Regional Sewer District Treatment Plant Modernization
South Dearborn Regional Sewer District
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$26M | Completed |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Dearborn County ranks #83 out of 996 U.S. counties on the Boom Town Index with a score of 92/100, placing it in the top tier nationally. Median household income is $80,352 and the underlying growth metrics (housing, migration, income) hold up against peer counties.
By national standards, Dearborn County is quite affordable. Homes here have a median value of $210,800, and the income-to-home-value ratio of 0.38 is well above the U.S. average — especially with median rent at just $863/month. Residents can generally buy a home without being cost-burdened.
Population and employment in Dearborn County are both close to flat — population +0.4% YoY and jobs +0.3%. Home values shifted +4.7% over the past 12 months. A steady-state county, neither expanding quickly nor shrinking.
Not particularly — 1.25% of Dearborn County's population moved in from another state, which is below the national average. Most residents are long-term locals rather than recent transplants.