Washington
RANK #447 / 996 NAT · #21 / 28 IN · POP 71,757
1YR FORECAST: +1.1%
5YR OUTLOOK: +25%
Martinsville, the county seat of Morgan County, earned the nickname "City of Mineral Water" due to its historic mineral springs and sanitariums that attracted visitors for decades. Located southwest of Indianapolis, Morgan County offers a blend of flat plains and rolling hills, a unique landscape shaped by ancient glaciers. Commuting to Indianapolis or Bloomington is common, with major highways like I-69 and State Road 67 providing connections. The county also features extensive woodlands and waterways, including the White River, offering opportunities for hiking, fishing, and kayaking.
Life in Morgan County often involves a small-town, family-centered atmosphere with access to parks and outdoor activities. The public schools in Morgan County are above average, and there are several public and private school options. The local economy is rooted in agriculture, manufacturing, and healthcare. Recent economic developments include significant investment in data center projects, with hundreds of acres rezoned for these facilities. The county also focuses on infrastructure improvements and regional collaboration to enhance its communities.
Above national median (4.7x)
Below national median
Below-average climate & terrain
Below national median (13x)
Housing is fairly valued at 6.1x 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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Google Data Center Campus (Project Louie)
Google
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$1,000M | Planned |
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AES Indiana Substation for Data Center
AES Indiana
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$68M | Planned |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Morgan County scores 55/100 on the Boom Town Index, landing in the middle of the pack among 996 U.S. counties (#447). Median household income is $79,134 and job growth is running at +1.1%. The data points to a county with mixed signals — some positive indicators alongside areas that lag faster-growing peers.
By national standards, Morgan County is quite affordable. Homes here have a median value of $200,600, and the income-to-home-value ratio of 0.39 is well above the U.S. average — especially with median rent at just $952/month. Residents can generally buy a home without being cost-burdened.
Morgan County is growing on multiple fronts. Population is up +0.5% year-over-year while employers added jobs at a +1.1% clip. Home values shifted +1.3% in the past year.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 4.31% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Morgan County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.