RANK #780 / 1001 NAT · #26 / 28 IN · POP 65,261
1YR FORECAST: +2.4%
5YR OUTLOOK: +14%
Newburgh, a historic town along the Ohio River, offers a distinctive entry point to Warrick County, Indiana. Located in the southwestern part of the state, the county is part of the Evansville metropolitan area. Commutes to Evansville are common, with major highways like 62 and 66 providing access. The community feel across towns like Boonville, Chandler, and Newburgh is often described as family-friendly. Residents have access to outdoor recreation at places like Scales Lake Park, Friedman Park, and the Interlake State Recreation Area, offering activities from hiking and fishing to off-road vehicle trails. The Warrick Trails system further connects neighborhoods, schools, and parks for walking and cycling.
Life in Warrick County is characterized by highly-rated public schools, a factor often cited by families considering a move. The county has seen consistent population growth, attracting families and young professionals. The economy is experiencing development in commercial and residential sectors, with new mixed-use projects underway. There is also investment in data centers and energy-related industries. The Warrick Area Transit System (WATS) provides bus services within the county, connecting its towns and linking to the broader Evansville transportation network.
Warrick County's data profile doesn't fit any single market profile cleanly — its housing, labor, and demographic signals pull in different directions (home prices +4.2% YoY, population +0.9%, wages +4.8%). About 414 U.S. counties show this kind of mixed-signal pattern.
See all 414 Idiosyncratic Markets counties →Overvalued relative to economy
Below-average climate & terrain
Below national median (15x)
Housing looks overvalued at 14.0x — home prices are high 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.
Bars show trailing 12-month growth. The dashed Forecast bars are the model's next-12-month projection; the whisker marks the ±1% range (cooling–accelerating).
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
Source: Homicide rates from CDC/NCHS vital-statistics mortality data — a multi-year average that stabilizes counts in smaller counties — compiled in the County Health Rankings 2025 release. Rates per 100,000 population; U.S. average ≈ 6.5. Grade reflects homicide rate relative to the national average. Learn more →
See where Warrick County stands nationally: safest large counties in America · highest homicide-rate counties.
Source: EPA Air Quality System (2021–2023). Grade based on 3-year average median AQI. Learn about AQI →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Sourecolo Data Center
Sourecolo
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$500M | Proposed |
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Rustic Hills Solar I
Clēnera / Hoosier Energy
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$120M | Planned |
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Rustic Hills Solar II
Clēnera / CenterPoint Energy South
|
$100M | Planned |
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The Dominion Mixed-Use Development (Phase 1)
Scion Real Estate Development
|
$72M | Planned |
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County-wide Advanced Fiber Network (Fiber Backbone Project)
Mainstream Fiber Networks
|
$50M | Under Construction |
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Broadband Network Expansion (RDOF)
Spectrum
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$50M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 1001 counties.
At 21/100, Warrick County faces headwinds that place it in the lower third of the 1001 counties we track. Median income of $89,844 combined with job growth of +0.5% suggests the local economy is struggling to keep pace with national trends.
By national standards, Warrick County is quite affordable. Homes here have a median value of $242,500, and the income-to-home-value ratio of 0.37 is well above the U.S. average — especially with median rent at just $1,061/month. Residents can generally buy a home without being cost-burdened.
Warrick County's population is growing — up +0.9% YoY — while the job market is roughly flat (employment change of +0.5%). Home values shifted +4.2% over the past year. In-migration is outpacing local hiring, which often points to remote workers or retirees driving the headcount.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 3.84% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Warrick County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.