Greencastle, Indiana, USA
Greencastle, county seat of Putnam County, is located 40 miles west of Indianapolis and 35 miles east of Terre Haute. I-70 is eight miles south of the city and U.S. 36 is nine miles north. Easy access is available to Indianapolis International Airport via US 40 or I-70.
Population
1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2013 | |
Greencastle | 8,852 | 8,403 | 8,984 | 9,880 | 10,326 | 10,310 |
Putnam County | 26,932 | 29,163 | 30,315 | 36,019 | 37,963 | 37,505 |
Labor Shed | 209,736 | 243,542 | 253,784 | 310,013 | 356,233 | 364,549 |
Labor Force
Labor Force in Putnam County – 2013 | 17,240 |
Seven County Labor Shed | 179,041 |
Major County Employers
EMPLOYER | PRODUCT | EMP. | UNION |
Ascena Retail Group, Inc. | Clothing Distribution | 200 | None |
Buzzi Unicem USA/Lone Star | Portland Cement | 168 | Boilermakers |
C.C.Cook & Sons Lumber Company | Hardwood Lumber | 50 | None |
Chiyoda USA Corporation | Auto Exterior Parts | 194 | None |
Crown Equipment Corporation | Lift Trucks | 462 | None |
DePauw University | Higher Education | 625 | None |
Heartland Automotive, LLC | Auto Interior Parts | 519 | None |
IAC – Greencastle, LLC | Auto Interior Parts | 837 | UAW |
Liberty Industries, Inc. | Utility Trailers | 31 | None |
Dixie Chopper – Jacobsen/Textron | Lawn Mowers | 60 | None |
Metal Forming Industries | Electrical Parts | 25 | None |
Phoenix Closures, Inc. | Plastic Closures | 85 | None |
POET Biorefining – Cloverdale, LLC | Fuel Grade Ethanol | 49 | None |
Putnam Plastics, Inc. | Plastic Bags | 50 | None |
Wal-Mart Stores – Distribution Center | Consumer Products | 650 | None |
Transportation
Highways in the County
Interstate 70
U. S. Highways 36, 40 (4-lane), and 231
State Highways 42, 236, 240, and 243
Truck
All major truck lines and delivery services provide service in Putnam County.
Rail
CSX Transportation serves Greencastle and Putnam County.
Indianapolis to St. Louis mainline and Cloverdale to Lafayette secondary.
CSX container terminal at Avon, Indiana – east & west coast links.
CN & Indiana Railroad container terminal at Indianapolis, Indiana – west coast links.
Air
Commercial passenger service available at the Indianapolis International Airport, located 35 minutes east of Greencastle. FedEx’s second largest hub and other air freight service are available at Indianapolis International Airport. U.S. Customs Services and Foreign Trade Zone services are also available at Indianapolis International Airport.
Putnam County Airport, located in Greencastle, has recently expanded its runway length to 5,000 ft and width to 100 ft to handle most corporate aircraft and air freight operations.
Utilities
Primary Education – Greencastle Community School Corporation
The Greencastle Community School Corporation serves students and families in the City of Greencastle and Greencastle and Madison Townships in central Putnam County. High school students are eligible to take classes at Area 30 Career Center, Ivy Tech Community College, and DePauw University. Several high school classes qualify for college credit with Ivy Tech Community College.
STUDENT/TEACHER RATIO | TOTAL STUDENTS | |
Two Primary Schools (PK-2) | 18:5:1 | 486 |
One Intermediate School (3-5) | 18.0:1 | 475 |
Greencastle Middle School (6-8) | 17.0.1 | 467 |
Greencastle High School 9-12) | 17.0:1 | 601 |
Vocational Schools and Community Colleges
Both Area 30 Career Center and Greencastle High School offer vocational courses and adult education. Ivy Tech Community College has a new campus in Greencastle that offers a wide variety of classes and three associate degree programs. Other Ivy Tech campuses are located in Indianapolis, Terre Haute and Lafayette. Ivy Tech opened its new Greencastle campus in the Fall of 2009 and now has 800 students. Other students pursue career training at Vincennes University located 90 miles southwest of Greencastle.
Colleges and Universities
Putnam County is within a one hour drive of some of the nation’s top institutions of higher education. Many of these institutions produce outstanding business, design, engineering and technical graduates.
INSTITUTION | LOCATION | DISTANCE |
Butler University | Indianapolis, Indiana | 40 miles to the East |
DePauw University | Greencastle, Indiana | 0 miles – Local |
Indiana State University | Terre Haute, Indiana | 35 miles to the West |
Indiana University | Bloomington, Indiana | 45 miles to the Southeast |
Indiana University-Purdue University (IUPUI) | Indianapolis, Indiana | 40 miles to the East |
Ivy Tech Community College | Greencastle, Indiana | 0 miles – Local |
Ivy Tech Community College | Indianapolis, Indiana | 40 miles to the East |
Ivy Tech Community College | Terre Haute, Indiana | 40 miles to the West |
Purdue University | West Lafayette, Indiana | 56 miles to the North |
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | Terre Haute, Indiana | 30 miles to the West |
St. Mary of the Woods College | St. Mary of the Woods, IN | 45 miles to the West |
University of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, Indiana | 40 miles to the East |
Vincennes University | Vincennes, Indiana | 90 miles to the Southwest |
Wabash College | Crawfordsville, Indiana | 27 miles to the North |
Medical Facilities
Hospital – Putnam County Hospital – Greencastle
Putnam County Hospital is a critical access hospital with 25 in-patient beds, full service emergency room, outpatient facilities, and 50 visiting medical specialists. The hospital has recently completed upgrades to its surgery, radiology, and women’s health care center.
PHYSICIANS | 27 (33 in the county) |
DENTISTS | 11 (14 in the county) |
OPTOMETRISTS/OPHTHALMOLOGISTS | 5 ( 5 in the county) |
Other Medical Facilities
Putnam County hosts four nursing homes; a clinic, and a dialysis center. Putnam County Operation Life offers emergency ambulance and life support services. Three air ambulance services also provide service in the county.
Housing
Many subdivisions serve Greencastle and the immediate area offering both new and existing homes and building lots in all price ranges. Many apartment buildings, complexes and condos are available in a wide price range. A new 94 unit complex is now open as construction continues on the last two buildings. The community also has apartment complexes and assisted living facilities available for the elderly.
Greencastle offers three historic residential neighborhoods that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Old House Journal recently named Greencastle as a community offering some of the best values for purchasing a historic home.
Government and Services – City of Greencastle
ADMINISTRATION
Mayor and five-member City Council; Clerk/Treasurer; Board of Public Works and Safety
PLANNING AND ZONING
Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Redevelopment Commission
Economic Development Commission
Citizens Advisory Commission for Industrial Development
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Greencastle Police Department – Chief, 15 officers, and 6 reserve officers.
Putnam County Sheriff’s Department – Sheriff, 16 deputies, and 27 reserve deputies.
FIRE PROTECTION
Greencastle Fire Department – Chief and 16 fire fighters (full time paid department), 12 reserve fire fighters, one full time fire inspector, and one full time building inspector. One aerial tower, three pumpers, one rescue truck, one all-terrain truck. ISO rating of 4.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE
Paramedic and EMT services provided by Putnam County Operation Life.
WASTE REMOVAL
Weekly collection.
Taxes
The following rates are for property taxes assessed as of March 1, 2013 and payable in 2014:
Real Property Tax Rates: | |
Greencastle City | $2.2535 per $100 of assessed value |
Greencastle Township | $1.5191 per $100 of assessed value |
Business Personal Property Tax Rates: | |
Greencastle City | $2.2535 per $100 of assessed value |
Greencastle Township | $1.5191 per $100 of assessed value |
Local property taxes are assessed on a base of 100% of True Tax Value or approximately market value. Current rates for adjacent townships are available on request. Local property taxes are assessed on the depreciated value of business personal property. Inventory is generally exempt from property taxes. For tax rates in other parts of the county, please see the Putnam County – Local Property Tax Table – CLICK!
County Adjusted Gross Income Tax and County Economic Development Income Tax equals 1.5% of personal income with the funds used for local property tax relief and other projects.
State sales tax of 7% on all retail sales – food products and certain other items and wholesale sales are exempt. Purchase of utilities in support of manufacturing may be exempt from sales tax if certain criteria are met.
The state income tax for individuals is 3.4% which will drop to 3.23% by 2017. The state adjusted gross income tax for corporations is 8.5% with a scheduled decrease in steps to 6.5% by June 30, 2015; additional decreases in steps will drop the rate to 4.9% by July 1, 2021. For more information on Business Taxes – CLICK!
Recreation
Greencastle has three city parks including a public swimming pool, tennis courts, fishing, playgrounds, and picnic areas. Big Walnut Sports Park, east of Greencastle, offers 80 acres of team sport facilities. Windy Hill Country Club, located north of town, offers a 9 hole private golf course and swimming pool. Two 18 hole public golf courses are located in the county. Seven state parks are within a one-hour drive. Two recreational lakes are available within 30 miles including Lieber State Recreation Area located in southern Putnam County. The county is also home to the new 2,000 acre Deer Creek Fish and Wildlife Area located along the National Road, US 40.
People Pathways continues to develop a system of run, walk, skate, and bike trails around the community. Over 8.8 miles of paved trails are complete. A 3.1 mile trail connects Fillmore to Greencastle. The trail is being extended east to Hendricks County. Additional “share the road” trails are designated throughout the community.
DePauw University offers NCAA Division III men’s and women’s sports and a wide variety of cultural activities from art to theater. The university also recently opened a 480 acre nature preserve. The Putnam County Library is located in a recently expanded facility in Greencastle. The Putnam County Playhouse is well-known for its Summer Stock theater schedule. Visitors can also enjoy the Putnam County Museum.
Less than one hour away, Indianapolis hosts a wide range of amenities including the arts, concerts, museums, professional sports, and theater.
For more information on and to connect with Arts, Culture, and Recreation – CLICK!
Financial Institutions in the County
BANKS | LOCATIONS |
First Financial Bank | Greencastle |
First National Bank of Cloverdale | Cloverdale and Greencastle |
North Salem State Bank | Greencastle |
Old National Bank | Greencastle |
PNC | Greencastle |
Hoosier Heartland State Bank | Roachdale |
Owen Community Bank | Cloverdale |
Tri-County Bank and Trust Company | Bainbridge and Roachdale |
CREDIT UNIONS | LOCATIONS |
Members Heritage Federal Credit Union | Greencastle |
Teachers Credit Union | Greencastle |
Community and Commercial & Industrial Site Information
For commercial site, industrial site or other community information, contact:
Kristin Clary, Executive Director
Greencastle/Putnam County Development Center
2 South Jackson Street P. O. Box 572
Greencastle, IN 46135
Phone: 765-653-2474
Web Sites: www.putnamcountyindianaeconomicdevelopment.com
www.greencastleshellbuilding.com
E-Mail: [email protected]
Updated: 07/2016