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Henry County
A growing industrial base, highway access, and brownfield redevelopment pipeline position Henry County for expansion.
16,200
Population
County residents
289
Sq Miles
Development area
KY-55
Access
State highway
30+
Brownfield Acres
Redevelopment pipeline
Overview
County Profile
Henry County is the I-71 Corridor's central hub, with a growing industrial economy, active brownfield redevelopment program, and a workforce pipeline feeding both Louisville and corridor employers. Its KY-55 highway access and expanding industrial base make it one of the corridor's most promising development targets.
Assets
Key Assets & Infrastructure
Expanding Industrial Base
Active manufacturing and industrial recruitment
Brownfield Pipeline
30+ acres of former industrial land in redevelopment
KY-55 Highway
Direct state highway connecting to I-71
Central Corridor Position
Midpoint access to both Louisville and Cincinnati
Workforce Pipeline
Strong manufacturing workforce heritage
Grant-Funded Infrastructure
Active EDA and state investment
Economy
Major Employers & Industries
Plastic Technologies Inc.
Manufacturing
Henry County Medical Center
Healthcare
Henry County Schools
Public Education
Agribusiness Operations
Agriculture
Opportunity
Development Opportunities
- Brownfield-to-greenfield industrial park development
- Advanced manufacturing recruitment leveraging existing labor base
- Healthcare services expansion for regional workforce
- Agribusiness and food processing facility development
- Workforce training center in partnership with regional institutions
Quick Facts
County SeatNew Castle
Population16,200
Area289 sq mi
Brownfield Acres30+
To Louisville50 min
To I-71KY-55
Utilities Available
ElectricWaterSewerNatural GasFiber
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