Numbers from North Central Indiana Economic Development Partnership (NCIEDP)Counties include: Cass, Clinton, Fulton, Howard, Miami, Tipton
Miami County is part of North Central Indiana Economic Development Partnership (NCIEDP). Check out our community demographics below,
Electric Services
Peru Municipal Utilities (Peru and parts of the surrounding rural areas) Miami-Cass REMC (Urban and rural areas) Fulton County REMC (Northern urban and rural areas) Heartland REMC (Eastern rural areas) Duke Energy Corporation
Gas Providers
NIPSCO (Northern Indiana Public Service Company)
Propane Distributors
Thermogas Company North Central Cooperative
Water
Peru Municipal Utilities Peru Operations - Serves approximately 5,097 customers, generally within the corporation boundaries of the City of Peru. Raw water is obtained from the Teays River Aquifer by 4 wells having a maximum capacity of 9.5 million gallons per day. The treatment plant has a maximum capacity of 4 million gallons per day. The Peru Operations has a total of 3.35 million gallons of treated water storage capacity. Grissom Aeroplex Operations - Serves approximately 882 customers within the boundaries of the former Grissom Air Force Base. Raw water is obtained from three wells having a maximum capacity of 3 million gallons per day. The water treatment plant has a maximum capacity of 2 million gallons per day. The Grissom Aeroplex Operations has a total of 2.1 million gallons of treated water storage capacity. Converse - Averages 0.276 MGD Bunker Hill - Averages 0.174 MGD
Wastewater Collection and Treatment
Peru Municipal Utilities Peru Operations - Serves approximately 5,031 customers, generally within the corporation boundaries of the City of Peru. The Department operates and maintains 85 miles of sewer collection system, most of which are combined sanitary and storm sewers, as well as an activated sludge wastewater treatment plant rated at a maximum capacity of 4.0 million gallons per day. Grissom Aeroplex Operations - Serves approximately 879 customers within the boundaries of the former Grissom Air Force Base. The Department operates and maintains approximately 35 miles of sanitary sewers and 30 miles of storm sewers. Wastewater treatment is provided by sequencing batch reactor rated at 1 million gallons per day and a conventional activated sludge facility rated at 2 million gallons per day.
Telecommunications
County-wide telecommunication capabilities include DSL, Broadband, Fiber Optic, and wireless access depending on location within Miami County. Cable Xfinity Telephone Service AT&T Verizon U.S. Cellular Centennial Wireless T-Mobile
Internet
Internet service is widely available throughout Miami County. The service carrier is dependent upon location. Please refer to your local service guide for Internet service in your particular area.
Broadband Report - March 2023
See Area Studies section for recent Broadband Report
The State of Indiana consistently ranks among the top eight states nationally, and tops the Midwest as the one of the "Top States for Doing Business." Area Development Magazine Categories that are Evaluated include:
Miami County and the region of North Central Indiana mirror the State's competitiveness offering companies:
Transportation Costs:
Skilled & Available Workforce: Peru/Miami County is centrally located within the region of North Central Indiana. Additionally, the two major US Highway systems of US 31 and US 24, offer an easy commute for the workforce within the region as well as outside the region to travel to Miami County for employment. Labor force accessibility would be as follows:
Universities for workforce education and training:
Ivy Tech State Community College can design and deliver on site, custom training programs which have been developed jointly by the company and faculty of Ivy Tech. The regional campus of Ivy Tech is located in Kokomo and a satellite campus is located in Peru.
“The people in this community are not job hoppers. From sales to administration, to engineering, to manufacturing, they remain loyal to the company which significantly reduces our training and subsequently our overall operating costs.” Tom May, CEO Bryan Steam
Miami County, Indiana provides superior accessibility to markets being within one day's drive to over 65% of the U.S. What that means to you? Your customers, supply network, and other important resources are all within reach while keeping transportation costs to a minimum.
Miami County has established partnerships and relationships with regional training institutions which can assist new and prospective businesses with any training need. Even custom designed programs, including on-site programs, to meet the demands of prospective and existing industries, Regional training facilities/providers include:
Miami County is within one day's drive of 65 percent of the U.S. population and several of the nation's largest seaports. This solid transportation network includes four-lane highways, rail access and general aviation airports. All this, plus a $146 million upgrade to U.S. Highway 24 (Hoosier Heartland Corridor) makes Grissom Aeroplex the best-connected community in North Central Indiana. By air, Miami County offers the world. The longest runway in Indiana - capable of accommodating any aircraft currently in service - is available for commercial use under a "joint use" agreement with the United States Air Force. Rail Norfolk Southern Railroad services Miami County and surrounding communities. Highway Miami County is located in North Central Indiana along U.S. 31 and U.S. 24 providing local access to S.R. 35, 16, 18, 19, 124, 218 and Interstates 65, 465, 70, 74, 69, and 80/90 within 65 miles.
Truck Thirteen interstate carriers with terminals in Miami County to include national names like Roadway Express and Yellow Freight. In addition, more than 150 trucking companies serve Miami County out of Indianapolis. Most carriers provide overnight service in a 500-mile radius and second day service in an 800-mile radius. Air Indiana's longest commercial runway is located at the Grissom Aeroplex in Miami County and is available for air cargo and aircraft maintenance use through a "Joint-Use" agreement with the United States Air Force Reserve. The Grissom runway is 12,500 ft. long, 300 ft. wide and is supported by a state-of-the-art navigational system. In addition, there are two municipal airports servicing Miami County in Peru and Kokomo . Both airports provide charter service, hangar rental, and flight instruction. Indianapolis International Airport is approximately 65 miles south of Miami County.Grissom General Aviation capabilities are serviced by an onsite Fixed Base Operator, Montgomery Aviation . Waterway Burns Harbor provides ship and barge connections to the world through the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway, including year-round access to the Inland Waterway System, connecting the Midwest to the Gulf of Mexico. The port currently has the capability to simultaneously berth ten ships and has a 27-foot draft. The harbor is located approximately 70 miles northwest of Miami County.
Beautiful lakes, parks, golf courses, museums, antique shops, theater, and more surround Miami County. The City of Peru is home to the Peru Amateur Youth Circus and the International Circus Hall of Fame. Peru's circus heritage dates back to the 19th century when famous circuses like Hagenback Wallace used Peru for winter quartering. Mississinewa Lake, with a summer pool of 3,180 acres, is home to the best fishing, boating, and camping in Indiana. A short drive to the south and you're in Indianapolis enjoying a professional basketball or football game, or cheering on your favorite at the Indy 500 or Brickyard 400 race. Be sure to check out our lists of local businesses, events, and experiences below!
Housing and utility costs are some of the lowest in the mid-west. Average costs for a single-family home range between $65,000 to $200,000 depending on type, location, and acreage. Ample land is also available to build the home of your dreams. Check out what's for sale in Miami County, on Zillow.com
If you are looking to open or expand your business, don't miss our properties search page for available commercial properties in Miami County, Indiana.
Miami County supports an excellent medical system. Dukes Memorial Hospital, a member of the Lutheran Health Network, offers 60 licensed beds, staffed by 400+ professional caregivers. This facility boasts State of the Art Technology and highly trained professionals to handle nearly any medical need. Likewise, area physicians are highly qualified in a multitude of specialties. In addition, Kokomo, St. Josephs, Logansport, and Wabash hospitals are all within 20-30 minutes of Peru, Miami County.
The four school systems serving Miami County operate 20 schools: 13 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. North Miami School Corp. Maconaquah School Corp. Peru Community School Corp. Oak Hill School Corp.
Ivy Tech Community College - On the Grissom Aeroplex, Peru, and in Kokomo. Offers AAS degrees, Certifications/Licensing, and Business and Industry Training tailored to meet business needs. Indiana University , Kokomo - 15 miles Offers AS, BS, and Certification in Labor Studies, AS in Business Studies, BS degrees in Business and Economic programs such as: Marketing, Accounting, Management and Business, Administration. Also MBA in Business Administration. Purdue Polytechnic , Kokomo - 15 miles Offers AS degree programs in: Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Computer Information Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Technical Graphics. Also AS/BS degree programs in: Electrical Engineering, Organization Leadership/Supervision. Indiana Wesleyan - Kokomo - 15 miles In addition, Miami County is approximately 1.5 hours drive to: Purdue University - West Lafayette IUPUI - Indianapolis Ball State University - Muncie Anderson University - Anderson Notre Dame University and St. Mary's College - South Bend Indiana Wesleyan - Marion with satellite campus in Kokomo Manchester College - North Manchester Huntington College - Huntington St. Francis College - Ft. Wayne
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