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CHAMBER special Welcome to DeKalb County! The DeKalb Chamber Partnership wants to welcome you to our historic county. Whether you are here to visit one of our museums or to enjoy one of our well-known events, DeKalb County is a place full of excitement. On behalf of the DeKalb Chamber Partnership officers, directors and members, we are proud to welcome you to our community, located in northeastern Indiana. The DeKalb Chamber Partnership is the catalyst for: • Creating an ideal and positive atmosphere for a healthful, harmonious and perfect community for both families and workforce. • Establishing and maintaining a cohesive community, rich in synergy. • Fostering enthusiasm in the community so as to allow for positive relationships which shall result in prosperity and continued growth. Our community has a unique history and we are excited to share it with all of our visitors. Again, welcome to DeKalb County—we sincerely hope you enjoy your stay. Rick Walters President of the DeKalb Chamber Partnership
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CONTENTS Welcome from the Chamber Community Overview
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Transportation & Location Sights to See - Tourism Home Sweet Home
Join the Fun - Recreation Shopping & Dining
Lifelong Learning - Education
Business & Economic Development Exceptional Facilities - Healthcare
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OVERVIEW time working to preserve a distinct heritage that dates back to the arrival of its first settlers in 1834.
n the outside, DeKalb County, Indiana, may look like just another rural Midwestern community, but once inside it is evident that this is a community that offers unmatched opportunity for families, businesses and visitors around every corner. The area presents a unique dichotomy in that it embraces its continued growth and development, while at the same
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Much of DeKalb County’s history centers around the automobile industry. The county, named for American Revolutionary War hero Baron Johann DeKalb, was officially organized in early 1837, designating the city of Auburn as its county seat. At the turn of the 20th century, Auburn housed several enterprising automobile companies – notably the Auburn Automobile Company, which became the 11th-largest export company in the U.S. Although automobiles are no longer manufactured in Auburn, the original factories remain standing, with one of eight local museums housed within the original Auburn Automobile Company Plant. These museums have preserved the region’s vibrant transportation history, and invite thousands of visitors from all over the country to come and experience this unique heritage and culture. DeKalb County’s vibrant history isn’t the only feature that draws people to this quaint community. Several exciting annual festivals, including the world famous Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival and the Auctions America Car Auction, see more than 250,000 guests a year.
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The area also hosts beautiful recreational spots, a thriving economy, great schools, top-rated medical care and plenty of retail and dining options – creating a special quality of life that is truly second to none. The people of DeKalb County are proud of their home and welcome all to enjoy the array of unique treasures that can only be experienced here. Come and see for yourself what makes DeKalb County such a great place to be!
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LOCATION estled within the northeastern corner of Indiana is the growing county of DeKalb. The area runs along the Indiana-Ohio border and sits just north of the Fort Wayne metropolitan area (reachable approximately 25 miles south of Auburn). This ideal position places DeKalb County within one day’s travel of 1/3 of the American population. A host of major roadways make their way through the county, ensuring quick and efficient local, regional and national travel. Interstate 69 runs north-south through the heart of DeKalb County, with Interstate 80-90 traveling east-west a short distance to the north. Commuters also have easy access to U.S. Routes 6 and 27, as well as State Routes 1, 3, 8, 101, 205 and 327. These arteries offer a valuable connection to major markets in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Chicago, Toledo, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and New York.
the airport you will find a full-service FBO to handle all of your fueling and concierge needs (260-927-1845). It also houses the EAA Vintage Aircraft Association and the Hoosier Air Museum. For commercial air services, DeKalb County travelers utilize Fort Wayne International Airport – an easy drive south via I-69 at exit 99. In addition to these prime transportation outlets in the area, businesses have easy access to two seaports within two hours of the county. The Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor in Portage is an important deep-water port on Lake Michigan that stands as one of the world’s largest inland harbors. The Toledo-Lucas County Port is also available. This full-service port is a multimodal transportation center offering a seaport, rail station, two airports and Foreign Trade Zone 8.
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Industrial rail service is provided by CSX and Norfolk Southern Railway, while passenger service is available through Amtrak’s Lake Shore Limited Line, which runs daily between Chicago and New York City – making a stop at the Waterloo station at Lincoln and Center Street.
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DeKalb County Airport Authority operates its own general aviation airport near Auburn, which features a 5,003-foot runway capable of handling corporate, charter and privately-owned aircrafts. The modern facility is complete with a pilots lounge, flight planning, meeting rooms, tie down and hanger space and car rental service. Located at
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TOURISM here are plenty of sights to be seen in DeKalb County, beginning with a stop at one of nine museums highlighting the area’s rich transportation heritage. The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum features more than 120 classic, antique, vintage and special interest cars from the early 1900s up to the World War II era. The museum is located within the former Auburn Automobile Company headquarters – a building that is now a designated National Historic Landmark. The National Automotive and Truck Museum of the United States (NATMUS), a museum housing hundreds of automobiles and trucks, as well as the Model Car/Truck & Toy Museum – can be found at the original Auburn Automobile Company Factory (also a National Historic Landmark). Other museums dedicated to the area’s unique transportation history include the National Military History Center, the Kruse Automotive & Carriage Museum, the Hoosier Air Museum, the Garrett Historical Railroad Museum, the Early Ford V-8 Museum and the Andy Granatelli Hall of Fame Museum. For further local history, visitors enjoy visiting the DeKalb County History Museum or taking the 2.5-mile self-guided historic walking tour, which includes the architecturally beautiful DeKalb County Courthouse, the E.L. Cord Estate, the Eckhart Library and other sites. Additional must-see attractions include the Garrett Museum of Art, Sechler’s Pickles Factory/Showroom and the Spencerville Covered Bridge – the only covered bridge remaining in the county and host of Supper on the Bridge, an annual event featuring a catered event with live music.
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Supper on the Bridge isn’t the only exciting event to look forward to each year. Audiences sit back and enjoy the sounds of the widely popular Friday Night Performance Series, held at the DeKalb Outdoor Theater during the warm summer months. St. Joe, home of long-time business Sechler’s Pickles, is bursting with energy during the annual Pickle Festival. Held each August, festival-goers take pleasure in parades, fireworks, kids activities, live music, contests, factory tours and more – all in celebration of this locallygrown product. Group tours of the Sechler’s Pickles Factory are available seasonally from April-October. Residents and ACD Museum
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visitors from surrounding areas also enjoy the DeKalb County Free Fall Fair, the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival, Auctions America Auction Park’s World’s Largest Collector Car Auction, as well as Worldwide Auctioneers, Ashley-Hudson Days and also the Heartland Festival in Butler.
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Nearby Fort Wayne offers additional tourist attractions, including the Children’s Zoo, Botanical Conservatory, Lincoln Museum, Science Central, touring Broadway shows, art venues and seasonal sporting events hosted by the Fort Wayne Komets hockey team and Fort Wayne Tin Caps baseball team. Guests planning to stay the night, weekend or longer are afforded a variety of lodging options. From charming historic bed and breakfast inns to economic chain hotels and motels, there is something for every kind of traveler. Private guestrooms and a quiet environment are enjoyed at the Whispering Pine Lodge, the Inn at Windmere or Serendipity Inn, while those in need of a full-service facility in close proximity to area attractions and businesses choose such places as the Comfort Suites, Days Inn, Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn Express, La Quinta Inn, Super 8, Days Inn and the Quality Inn. Rustic accommodations, complete with outdoor activities for guests of all ages, are available at local campgrounds as well.
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HOME ouses in DeKalb County are affordable and architectural styles vary from Victorian to contemporary. Renters, first-time buyers and families looking for comfortable dwellings will all find homes suited for their unique needs. Apartments, townhomes, multiple-dwelling and single-family homes are offered to accommodate all stages of life. DeKalb County and surrounding areas are especially ideal for those who enjoy a small-town atmosphere in a rural country setting. There are many established neighborhoods in DeKalb County and growth has resulted in newer developments as well. Mature trees, ponds and lakes abound, as do parks and open spaces. With outstanding public libraries and quality education afforded by the DeKalb County school districts, this is an ideal place to raise a family. Additionally, both business and recreational sites are easily reached, as several major transportation routes are conveniently accessible and Fort Wayne is only a half hour away. Most importantly, DeKalb County is a safe and friendly community in which to live, work and play.
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RECREATION amenities accessed through the local YMCA facilities are fitness centers, gymnasiums, soccer fields, racquetball courts and an eightlane competitive pool. There is also programming for the whole family. Members young and old take advantage of fitness classes, aquatics classes, youth and adult sports, childcare services and outreach programs, including afternoons R.O.C.K. in Indiana – an after-school drug prevention program for youth. Garrett has a Community Center also.
eKalb County residents take great pleasure in the range of recreational activities afforded in the area. From active to passive leisure interests, there is truly something for everyone. Local municipal parks and facilities offer exceptional opportunities for recreation. Open spaces, picnic pavilions, playgrounds, athletic fields, Canoeing down the St. Joe River basketball and tennis courts, public pools and more are all found within DeKalb County. Additionally the area hosts a paintball facility, one of the largest shotgun shooting facilities in the region and three public golf courses for those who like to spend a day on the greens. Golfers regularly tee off at Bridgewater Golf Club East, Bridgewater Club West and Garrett Country Club, each offering a fully-stocked pro shop, an on-site PGA professional and varied layouts to challenge even the seasoned golfer. Just west of DeKalb County is the scenic Chain O’ Lakes State Park, which is home to nine connecting kettle lakes that serve as a haven for small boaters, fishers and those who enjoy such activities as swimming, kayaking and canoeing. Surrounding the Chain O’ Lakes are opportunities for hiking and crosscountry skiing along forested trails, picnicking, camping and environmental education at the nature center. The Chain O’ Lakes also hosts various special events, including Welcome Back Weekend, Fishing Derby, Poker Paddle, Canoe ‘Hikes’ and a host of school programs.
The YMCA of DeKalb County is another great resource for active community members. With two locations in Auburn (the Main Street Facility at 310 N. Main Street and the North Street Facility at 533 North Street), members have ready access to the Y’s exceptional facilities and programming. Among the
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Also nearby is Pokagon State Park, one of Indiana’s original parks. This park is home to a nature center, picnic areas, campsites, playground equipment, cross-country skiing trails, a saddle barn and a seasonal twin-track toboggan run. The quarter-mile, refrigerated toboggan run is a major draw in the wintertime, running from the Friday after Thanksgiving through February.
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DINING his charming Midwestern county is home to a wide variety of shopping and dining establishments sure to meet any need and taste.
what one’s appetite is calling for, DeKalb County restauranteurs are sure to please.
Here, small, locally owned shops are mixed with large, nationwide chains – offering shoppers everything from everyday necessities to that one-of-a-kind gift. Grocers, antique and specialty shops, clothing stores, home furnishing businesses and one-stop super stores are all conveniently located throughout the county – along major thoroughfares and lining the walkways in centralized Downtown Garrett downtown districts. Local communities also host seasonal Farmers Markets featuring fresh local produce, flowers and plants, baked goods and other products.
DeKalb County’s close proximity to the bigger city of Fort Wayne affords it additional opportunities for both shopping and dining. Jefferson Pointe is an exciting open-air retail, entertainment and dining complex in Fort Wayne, while Glenbrook Square offers an enclosed mall with hundreds of specialty shops, eateries and department stores. Furthermore, just north of the county, in the town of Fremont, are the Prime Outlets featuring high-end products at discount prices. Visit the DeKalb Chamber Partnership’s online business directory at www.chamberinauburn.com to access a list of referred retailers and dining establishments in the area.
In between the shops, plan to make a stop at one of the area’s assortment of eateries. Morning, noon and night – there’s always a dining spot ready to cater to hungry patrons at all times of the day. Take a seat at the local brewery, neighborhood tavern or pizza place, or grab a quick bite at a quality fast-food establishment – no matter
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EDUCATION hree outstanding public school districts cover the DeKalb County area: DeKalb County Central Schools, DeKalb County Eastern Community School District and Garrett-Keyser-Butler Community School District. Each school district is dedicated to creating responsible, lifelong learners who are well-prepared to enter the fastpaced, 21st century global society. All three districts are part of the Four County Area Vocational Cooperative (FCAVC), which offers high school vocational and dual-credit courses, as well as adult education programming. The districts also lend strong support to Freedom Academy, a private, not-for-profit adult continuing education organization offering various certificate programs, community interest classes and seminars, as well as focused skills training for individuals and businesses. DeKalb County hosts several alternative options to public education. Lakewood Park Christian School in Auburn is one of many private institutions in the area, providing unmatched faith-based educational services and programs to approximately 600 students each year. Lakewood Park is a pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade facility that places a focus on academic excellence, community outreach and spiritual growth. St. Joseph Catholic School, located in Garrett, provides faith-based educational services for pre-Kindergarten to 6th grade students in the area. As for higher learning opportunities, DeKalb County is in close proximity to a number of exceptional college and university campuses. Graduating high school seniors and adults alike take advantage of schools granting everything from career-focused certificates and associate’s degrees to undergraduate and graduate degrees. In addition to on-site learning, many area institutions offer a variety of distance learning programs via satellite campuses and the Internet. The Ashley Community Center partners with Ivy Tech Community College to offer classes from their location.
Enriching the educational landscape of DeKalb County are its local libraries. The Butler Public Library serves as a community resource center, inviting people of all ages to peruse its collection of books, reference materials, DVDs, video games and more. The library hosts regular children story times, book clubs, teen activities and many other events. Additional libraries in the county include Eckhart Public Library, Garrett Public Library, Waterloo Grant Township Public Library and the Willennar Genealogy Center. To address public awareness and coordination of the wide array of educational programs for all ages in DeKalb County, Learning Link was launched in 2008. An education initiative of the DeKalb County Community Foundation, Learning Link’s work is based on the shared community vision of working together through continuous learning to improve the quality of life for all in DeKalb County. Learning Link provides a platform for linking DeKalb County’s different sectors, entities and organizations, creating bridges for communication and collaboration while contributing to a culture of lifelong learning in DeKalb County.
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ECONOMIC eKalb County remains a highly marketable destination in northeastern Indiana, featuring a strategic location, excellent transportation networks, low costs of doing business, a range of state incentives and programs, as well as a high quality of life for employees and employers. The area’s business and industrial base is quite diversified, housing a mix of automotive suppliers, distribution centers and manufacturers specializing in biomedics, electronics, aluminum and iron castings, metal fabrication, agricultural chemical and seed and many others. This collection continues to expand as new and differing businesses and industries discover the benefits of doing business in DeKalb County
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soils, which is a major advantage for new construction. The area is also a designated HUBZone (a nationwide program that “helps small businesses in urban and rural communities gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities”) and hopes to become a general foreign trade zone in the near future.
TOP EMPLOYERS Company Employees Therma Tru Corp. 700 Steel Dynamics, Inc. Flat Roll Div. 696 DeKalb Memorial Hospital 504 DeKalb Central Schools 474 Wal-Mart Distribution Center 436 Cooper Standard Automotive 400 Custom Lights 380 Vulcraft, Div. of Nucor Corp. 350 Nucor Building Systems 330 Ashley Industrial Molding, Inc. 280 Rieke Corp. 273 Metal Technologies- Auburn Casting 260 New Millennium Building Systems 230 Heidtman Steel Products 228 Eaton Corp. Clutch Div. 225 Tower Automotive, Inc. 220 Nucor Fastner 220 TI Automotive Systems 202 CSX Transportation 200 Guardian Automotive Products, Inc. 190 Auburn Gear, Inc. 145 Foamex International, Inc. 145
According to Ken McCrory, director of the DeKalb County Economic Development Partnership, the county has seen a jump in the local economy over the last year. He stated that notable growth and expansion has been seen within the advanced manufacturing and distribution industries, with businesses sprouting up in the communities of Ashley, Butler, Auburn and Garrett. Among the recent new additions to DeKalb County are businesses including Family Dollar, K-Co Pac, Western Power Sports and Scot Industries. Multi Matic, Autoline, Electric Motors and Specialties, Group Dekko, Therma Tru, Team Quality Services and TI Automotive are a few existing businesses that have expanded since 2010. “Industry has the ability to operate easily in DeKalb County because of its ‘small-town’ amenities, yet have ready access to Fort Wayne and its attributes,” said McCrory. “They have the best of both worlds.” In addition to the benefits mentioned earlier, the county features available land with relatively flat terrain and stable
“DeKalb County officials, civic leaders and our partners strive to have available product that, in the cases of our success stories, fulfill the industrial needs required to compete in a global market,” said McCrory. This supportive environment is yet another leading reason businesses turn toward DeKalb County as an ideal place to relocate and/or expand. Local municipalities, the state of Indiana and organizations such as the DeKalb Chamber Partnership, DeKalb County Economic Development Partnership, Northeast Indiana Regional Chamber, JobWorks and the DeKalb County Visitors Bureau – among others – come together on a regular basis to strengthen and enrich the regional business sector.
The DeKalb Chamber Partnership – a collaboration between the Auburn Chamber of Commerce, the Butler Chamber of Commerce and the AshleyHudson Chamber of Commerce – is a major resource for businesses in the area. The three chambers came together in July 2010, combining their efforts to better serve the DeKalb County community and a membership consisting of more than 300 countywide businesses and individuals. The organization embraces its mission, “to promote, extend and foster the retail, industrial, professional, agricultural, service, civic and cultural growth of DeKalb County and its trade area,” by offering a wide range of business-oriented services and programming. Among its benefits are a wide variety of networking events, insurance discounts, legislative advocacy, referral services, educational seminars and training, advertising opportunities and much more. For more information, visit the DeKalb Chamber Partnership’s website www.chamberinauburn.com, call 260-925-2100 or visit the office at 208 S. Jackson Street in Auburn.
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HEALTHCARE ccess to superior healthcare services is a priority in DeKalb County. Residents are fortunate to be served by numerous services and community programs that support the health and well-being of the area. DeKalb Memorial Hospital, an award-winning, not-forprofit, acute care medical center, is a leader in the area’s healthcare community. DeKalb Memorial offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services in its modern facilities. The hospital unveiled a 40,000-square-foot Surgical Center in May of 2008 and is now in the midst of another major project – the addition of a new emergency department, imaging and laboratory departments and a critical care unit. The $8.7 million
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Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Gary A. Scheumann, D.D.S., P.C. Jessica M. Pickard, R.D., D.D.S.
Independent Senior Living
Our primary goal and concern is to justify the trust you place in us when you elect to have us care for your dental needs. We intend to do this through our professional skills, and treating each of our patients according to their individual needs.
Where Friendships Blossom
120 Betz Road Auburn, IN 46706
260-927-1293 Fax: 260-927-1294
(260) 925-2812 1202 N. Main Street • Auburn, Indiana 46706 www.ScheumannDental.com
Getting braces isn’t what it used to be. SureSmile is the advanced orthodontic treatment that will have you smiling sooner than you thought possible. With SureSmile, patients spend almost 40% less time in braces and require fewer visits to the orthodontist. Find out more at www.suresmile.com. Dr. Cohen will have you smiling sooner than you thought possible with SureSmile. Call Dr. Cohen today to learn more about this advanced orthodontic treatment.
260-489-8989 • www.docronsmiles.com 10211 Dupont Circle Drive, Suite A • Fort Wayne 107 McCoy Street • Churubusco
DeKalb County, Indiana
RONALD A. COHEN
Specialist in Pediatric, Adolescent and Adult Orthodontics
DDS MSD
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project will span 44,000 square feet and is slated for completion by the end of 2011. For more detailed information, visit www.dekalbmemorial.com. DeKalb County residents also have access to Cameron Memorial Community Hospital (CMCH), located just north of the county in Angola. This not-for-profit community hospital is on the grow too, recently announcing a $42 million expansion project, which will include 110,470 square feet of new space and 15,930 square feet of renovated space. The campus’s new structures will be finished in the fall of 2012, while renovation of the existing space will be completed by fall of 2013. Learn more at www.cameronmch.com. The area is well-served by a collection of further health resources as well. DeKalb County and its closely surrounding area offers many senior-centered facilities, including The Laurels of DeKalb, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center offering short-term, extended stay, long-term, memory care, respite care, palliative care and hospice services, and the Betz Senior Living Campus, a modern community supplying both short-term and longterm skilled and intermediate care, among others. County residents also have access to a wide range of physician groups, specialty clinics and other medical services.
A Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Finding a rehab and skilled nursing center is not a difficult decision when the choice is clear. Physical, occupational and speech therapy (inpatient and outpatient) Orthopedic rehabilitation program Neuro/stroke rehabilitation program Cardiac recovery program DeKalb County, Indiana
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Andrew C. Schmidt DDS • Daniel L. Schmidt DDS
Special care unit for alzheimer’s care The Laurels accepts admissions seven days a week and 24 hours a day.
www.schmidtdental.com Welcoming New Patients 1100 North Main Street, Suite 101 Auburn, IN 46706
260-925-3110
520 W. Liberty Street in Butler, IN Call (260) 868-2164
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UTILITIES &
Area code is 260
Ashley Clerk Treasurer ......................................587-9276 Fire .........................................................587-9222 Police .....................................................587-9388 City Water & Sewer..............................587-9276 NIPSCO Electric ...........................800-464-1126 Northern Indiana Fuel & Light.....866-643-5427 Post Office .............................................587-9219 Auburn Mayor’s Office........................................925-5430 Clerk Treasurer ......................................925-6450 Fire .........................................................925-8255 Police .....................................................925-3200 Utilities ..................................................925-0365 Northern Indiana Fuel & Light.....866-643-5427 Phone Service: AT&T...................800-331-5454 Phone & Cable: Mediacom ..................925-2885 or Auburn Essential Svc....................925-0365 Parks Department..................................925-2997 Post Office .............................................925-4760 Butler Mayor’s Office........................................868-5200 Clerk Treasurer ......................................868-5200 Fire .........................................................868-2044 Police .....................................................868-2171
Utilities ..................................................868-5881 Indiana Michigan Power ...............800-237-2886 Post Office .............................................868-2179 Cable: Mediacom...........................800-874-2924 Corunna Clerk Treasurer ......................................281-2911 Police: DeKalb County Sheriff .............925-3365 City Water & Sewer..............................281-2911 NIPSCO Electric ...........................800-464-1126 Post Office .............................................281-2561 Garrett Mayor’s Office........................................357-3836 Clerk Treasurer ......................................357-4151 Fire .........................................................357-6670 Police .....................................................357-5151 Utilities ..................................................357-5211 Northern Indiana Fuel & Light.....866-643-5427 Phone Service: Frontier .................877-462-8188 Parks Department..................................357-5727 Post Office .............................................357-4540 Internet Service Lighteningnet.net...............................927-1212 serves all of rural DeKalb County
Population Over Time
St. Joe Clerk Treasurer ......................................337-5449 Fire .........................................................337-5777 Police DeKalb County Sheriff ..............925-3365 Water Department ................................337-5449 Indiana Michigan Power ...............800-237-2886 Northern Indiana Fuel & Light.....866-643-5427 Phone Service: AT&T...................800-331-5454 Post Office .............................................337-5595 Waterloo Clerk Treasurer ......................................837-7428 Fire .........................................................837-5461 Police .....................................................837-3131 Utilities ..................................................337-7428 Northern Indiana Fuel & Light.....866-643-5427 NIPSCO Electric ...........................800-464-1126 Phone Service: Frontier .................877-462-8188 Post Office .............................................837-2981
Population Estimates by Race or Hispanic Origin in 2006 Number
Rank in State
% of State Indiana
Number
Yesterday (2000) 40,285 36 0.7% 6,080,485 Today (2009) 42,060 35 0.7% 6,417,276 Tomorrow (2015 proj.) 42,960 35 0.7% 6,581,875 Percent Change 2000 to Today 24% 4.4% 5.5% Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; Indiana Business Research Center Population Estimates by Age, 2009 Number
Rank in State
2,865 8,051 3,353 10,847 11,398 5,546
35 32 40 35 35 40
% Dist.in County% Dist.in State
6.8% 19.1% 8.0% 25.8% 27.1% 13.2%
6.9% 17.8% 10.0% 26.3% 26.0% 12.9%
Median Age = 37.9 Median Age = 36.8 Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; Indiana Business Research Center
Rank in State
American Indian or Alaska Native Alone 96 Asian Alone 1 98 Black Alone 239 Native Hawaiian and Other Pac. Isl. Alone 20 White Alone 41,166 Two or More Race Groups 341 Hispanic or Latino (can be of any race) Non-Hispanic or Latino 41,104 Hispanic or Latino 956 Source: U.S. Census Bureau
% Dist.in County % Dist.in State
42 40 51
0.2% 0.5% 0.6%
0.3% 1.5% 9.2%
30 34 36
0.0% 97.9% 0.8%
0.1% 87.8% 1.2%
34 40
97.7% 2.3%
94.5% 5.5%
DeKalb County, Indiana
Preschool (0 to 4) School Age (5 to 17) College Age (18 to 24) Young Adult (25 to 44) Older Adult (45 to 64) Seniors (65 plus)
Hamilton Clerk Treasurer ......................................488-3607 Fire .........................................................488-2311 Police .....................................................488-3721 Indiana Michigan Power ...............800-237-2886 Northern Indiana Fuel & Light.....866-643-5427 Phone Service: Frontier .................877-462-8188 Post Office .............................................488-2812
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Employment and Earnings Avg. Earnings by Industry, 2008
Household Types Number
Households in 2009 15,830 (Includes detail not shown below) Married With Children 3,784 Married Without Children 5,108 Single Parents 1,486 Living Alone 4,031 Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Rank in State % Dist.in County %Dist.in State
35 36 37 31 34
100.0% 100.0% 23.9% 32.3% 9.4% 25.5%
21.2% 29.8% 9.8% 27.3%
Housing Number
Total Housing Units in 2009 17,618 (estimate) Total Housing Units in 2009 (includes vacant units) $17,430 Owner Occupied (Pct. distribution based on all housing units) 12,863 Median Value (2009) $111,900 Renter Occupied (Pct. distribution based on all housing units) 2,967 Median Rent (2009) $488 Source: U.S. Census Bureau
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Rank in State
% Dist.in County % Dist.in State
37
100.0%
100.0%
387
100.0%
100.0%
33 39
73.8% --
63.6% --
47 30
17.0% --
25.3% --
Earnings ($000)
Per Job
Total by place of work 27,382 100.0% $1,074,646 Wage and Salary 20,963 76.6% $816,820 Farm Proprietors 996 3.6% $4,184 Non-Farm Proprietors 5,423 19.8% $58,008 Farm 1,075 3.9% $6,456 Non-Farm 26,307 96.1% $1,068,190 Private 24,112 88.1% $965,860 Accommodation, Food Serv. 1,460 5.3% $19,521 Arts, Ent., Recreation 330 1.2% $3,138 1,565 5.7% $49,926 Construction Health Care, Social Serv. 1,895 6.9% $72,972 Information 154 0.6% $3,791 Manufacturing 7,936 29.0% $489,431 Professional, Tech. Serv. 981 3.6% $26,763 Retail Trade 2,326 8.5% $46,086 Trans., Warehousing Data not available due to BEA non-disclosure requirements. Wholesale Trade 1,509 5.5% $80,140 16.9%* $111,969* Other Private (not above) 4,615* Government 2,195 8.0% $102,330 Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
EmploymentPct Dist.in County
$39,246 $38,965 $4,201 $10,697 $6,006 $40,605 $40,057 $13,371 $9,509 $31,902 $38,508 $24,617 $61,672 $27,281 $19,813
$53,108 $24,262* $46,620
* These totals do not include county data that are not available due to BEA non-disclosure requirements.
www.ci.auburn.in.us www.dekalbcvb.org www.acdfestival.org www.hoosierairmuseum.org www.natmus.org www.militaryhistorycenter.org
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ADVERTISERS Auburn Dental Associates ................................................................................... 18 Auburn, Indiana................................................................................................. 20 Ball Brass and Aluminum Foundry, Inc.................................................................. 15 Beacon Credit Union............................................................................................. 3 Betz Nursing Home / Betz Senior Villas ............................................................... 17 The Bridgewater Grille / Bridgewater Golf Club.................................................... 11 Brown & Brown Insurance Agency, Inc. .................................................................. 3 Butler Public Library............................................................................................ 13 City of Butler, Indiana.......................................................................................... 20 Ronald A. Cohen DDS, MSD - SureSmile.............................................................. 17 Deer Creek Crossing Villas .................................................................................. 10 DeKalb County Economic Development Partnership Inc............................................ 4 DeKalb County Visitors Bureau .............................................................................. 7 DeKalb Memorial Hospital .................................................................................... 1 Dewald Northeast Dental Group.......................................................................... 16 Freedom Academy Continuing Education ............................................................. 13 Hampton Inn / Comfort Suites ............................................................................... 9 Heckaman Homes by Fairview Builders ................................................................ 10 Insurance & Financial Services............................................................................. 15 IQ Meats ........................................................................................................... 12 LaQuinta Inns & Suites ......................................................................................... 9 The Laurels of DeKalb ......................................................................................... 18 Mad Anthony Tap Room ....................................................................................... 8 OmniSource....................................................................................................... 15 Quality Inn - Auburn Inn ....................................................................................... 8 Scheumann Dental Associates.............................................................................. 17
Tag Team Inspection............................................................................................ 15 VillageProfile.com, inc. ........................................................................................15 Wesley Healthcare.............................................................................................. 16
DeKalb County, Indiana
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