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The overall cost of living is 21% lower in Pike County than the national average.

With lower costs for housing and apartments, as well as saving money on food, utilities and other essentials, living in Pike County can provide a high quality of life.

Pike County, Indiana Enjoys A High Quality Of Life And Lower Than Average Living Expenses

Housing

Pike County, with assistance from Pike County Economic Development, has been proactively addressing housing needs in our area. Recent success stories include Meadows at Parkview Subdivision that will build out 102 lots for single-family homes next to the City Park on 60 acres. Additionally, there’s about 60 new rental units that were recently completed or currently in construction from 2023-2025..

Quality Education

Changing Seasons, Mild Climate

With warm summers and cool winters, you’ll experience a variety of changing seasons in our area. As we say in Indiana, “if you don’t like the weather, wait 15 minutes and it will change!” The FEMA National Risk Index rates Pike County VERY LOW when compared to the rest of the U.S.

Arts and Culture

Local arts include art programming at Pike County Public Library, Historic Sites & landmarks, Museums, and Art Exhibits / Galleries.

Festivals

Enjoy the annual Buffalo Trace Festival, a festival reflects the community spirit that defines Petersburg. Featuring carnival fun, food, and back-to-back days of live entertainment. The Otwell 4th of July Festival features many attractions including a variety of tractor pulls, tournaments, live music, carnival rides, and food.

Recreation and Relaxation

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azaleas at the Azalea Path Arboretum & Botanical Garden

Prides Creek and Hornady Park are home to golf, camping, beach and lake recreation, volleyball, pickleball, splash park, butterfly garden and much more.

In the Middle of Everywhere 

Miles of Sports, Shopping & Entertainment

Holiday World and Splashin' Safari

Located in the town of Santa Clause, Indiana (yes, you read that right!) you’ll find Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari – a world class theme park and water park. Hoosier families from across the state travel here for roller coasters, entertainment, and fun in the sun.

French Lick

French Lick and neighbor West Baden are unexpected resort towns in rural Indiana. Golf, wineries, casinos and a scenic railroad offer an escape any time of year.

Evansville

Join in on community events like First Fridays, Franklin St. Bazaar, Night on Main and the Evansville BBQ Festival. Catch a hockey game with the Evansville Thunderbolts. You’ll also find a thriving Arts District, and entertainment and sports at the University of Evansville.

Bloomington

You’re an hour away from Bloomington, Indiana and Indiana University and Hoosier basketball and football, great shopping at College Mall and west side shopping centers, and world class entertainment at IU Auditorium.

Louisville

Cross the Ohio River to Louisville, Kentucky and find a town well known for their bourbon. There’s also a growing foodie culture among Louisville restaurants. You’ll also find a professional theater company and of course, Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby – and much more.

Indianapolis

Indianapolis is home to the Indianapolis Colts and much more, including the NBA’s Indiana Pacers, and one of the best Children’s Museums in the world. Great shopping from the most famous brands at downtown and suburban shopping centers.

Small Town, Big Business

When we started our business in Pike County, our kids were in elementary and middle school; keeping our roots here was important to us for many reasons.

The charm and perseverance of a small-town community is hard to match, we felt we had to stay if we could. The workforce we have been able to develop is reliable and the cost of living is reasonable for our employees. We partner with Pike Central High School and their precision machining class makes parts for us. We never imagined our daughters would decide to join us in business and raise their families here too. Sisson Steel Inc. has now been in business in Pike County Indiana for 40 years!

Jim Gaskins, Founder
Sisson Steel

Ashley P. Willis
Executive Director

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