RANK #338 / 996 · POP 80,191 · IN
PROJECTED GROWTH: +1.4%
Floyd County, Indiana, is often recognized for the "Floyds Knobs," a series of hills offering views of the Ohio River and downtown Louisville, Kentucky. Located just across the Ohio River from Louisville, the county seat, New Albany, provides a blend of historic charm and convenient access to a major metropolitan area. Commuting to Louisville is common, with the Sherman Minton Bridge connecting the two states. The county's landscape, with its rolling hills and woodlands, supports various outdoor activities, including hiking trails at places like Mount Saint Francis and the new Melvin and Vickie Jensen Nature Preserve.
Life in Floyd County appeals to families and professionals, many of whom commute to Louisville. The New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School Corporation is a notable public school system in the state. Recent economic activity in the county has seen growth in sectors like manufacturing, healthcare, and education, with institutions such as Baptist Health Floyd Hospital and Indiana University Southeast contributing to the local economy. There has also been investment in infrastructure, including broadband expansion, and a focus on attracting and retaining jobs.
Above national median (4.7x)
Above national median
Below-average climate & terrain
Above national median (13x)
Housing is fairly valued at 5.2x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Floyd Wind Energy Center
Invenergy
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$171M | Planned |
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Multifamily Residential Development (Floyd's Knobs)
Theeneman Group LLC
|
$50M | Approved |
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Microgravity Payload Development Facility (Novaparke Innovation & Technology Campus)
Redwire Corp.
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$50M | Under Construction |
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MP Global Products Manufacturing Facility
MP Global Products, LLC
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$50M | Completed |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
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Floyd County has a Boom Town Index score of 66/100, ranking #338 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +2.2% and a median household income of $75,686, it's an above-average county on economic indicators.
The median home value in Floyd County is $214,800 with median rent at $943/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.3524, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +0.8% year-over-year. Job growth: +2.2%. Home values changed +3.2% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 3.17% of Floyd County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.