The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Switzerland county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 76.1℉ and the average temperature in January is 33.0℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 60% and the area covered by water is 1.05%. The overall influence score for Switzerland is 4.
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Switzerland County is located in southeastern Indiana, bordering the Ohio River. As of the 2010 Census, the County had a population of 10,613, with a population density of 43 people per square mile. The racial makeup of Switzerland County was 98.8% White, 0.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 0.4% from two or more races.
About 84% of the population lives in rural areas and 16% live in urban areas. The median household income for the county is $41,814 and the median age is 42 years old. The poverty rate is 13%, slightly higher than the national average of 11.8%.
Switzerland County has a lower cost of living than many other parts of Indiana. The median home price is $124,000 and the median rent is $677 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, lower than the national average of 5.2%.
The largest industries in Switzerland County are manufacturing (20%), retail trade (19%), and health care and social assistance (10%). Agriculture also plays an important role in the local economy, with corn, soybeans, and hay being some of the most common crops.
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