Shelby County has quick access to all five major interstate highways. These interstate highway systems give Shelby County quick and direct access to the rest of the country. Most of the major markets in the Midwest are within a day's drive. The following data is compiled from the Indiana Department of Commerce and other reporting sources.
Distance from Shelby County to Major Cities:
Indianapolis - 20 miles
Cincinnati - 80 miles
Dayton - 103 miles
Louisville - 125 miles
Chicago - 200 miles
Detroit - 204 miles
St. Louis - 260 miles
With its proximity to Indianapolis and Cincinnati, Shelby County offers access to the conveniences and resources of a large metropolitan area yet maintains the rural qualities to allow residents to choose the lifestyle they prefer.
Advantages:
State and local taxes well below the national average
Indiana labor costs lead the Midwest in affordability
Low unemployment insurance compensation benefits
Annual utility costs well below the national average
Below national average in cost of living
Low worker's compensation costs
Low Midwest labor rates
Low housing costs
Low utility rates
Shelbyville Business and Industry
Shelbyville is a regional manufacturing center with a variety of industries and businesses that provide thousands of opportunities for area workers. Several of Shelbyville's top employers are multinational, and the community boasts that it is home to several Japanese and European owned operations. Top employers include:
| Company |
Products |
Employees |
| Knauf Insulation |
Fiberglass |
600 |
| Ryobi Die Casting |
Transmission Housings |
600 |
| Pilkington |
Tempered Automotive Glass |
160 |
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| PK USA, Inc. |
Steel and Plastic Automotive |
300 |
| Atlas Logistics |
Cold Storage |
648 |
| Freudenberg NOK |
O-rings and Lip Seals |
120 |
| O'Neal Steel Inc. |
Steel Distribution |
320 |
| Williams Industries |
Screen Printing |
200 |
| K-T Corporation |
Precision Aircraft Components |
162 |
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