GRANT COUNTY

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Quality of Place

Looking for a place that blends opportunity with quality of life? Grant County offers just that. With affordable housing, families find stability while enjoying a lower cost of living. Our 66,500 residents benefit from excellent healthcare access, safe neighborhoods, and vibrant cultural and recreational opportunities.

Two smiling women at the Taste of Marion event at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Indiana.

  • $9 Billion Per Year in K-12 Funding

    Indiana General Fund Appropriations FY2026/2027

  • Ranked 3rd in Nation

    Center for Education Reform’s Parent Power Index

  • Ranked 8th in Nation for Education

    WalletHub

Education

Grant County offers a full range of educational opportunities from early childhood through higher education. Local schools provide tuition-free preschool, dual-credit, and career technical programs, while faith-based schools offer rigorous academics with advanced placement options.

Higher education institutions include Taylor University, Indiana Wesleyan University, and Ivy Tech Community College, each offering affordable, industry-aligned programs. Adults can earn a high school equivalency diploma at no cost, and income-eligible students may receive up to four years of tuition support.

Collage featuring Indiana Wesleyan University, Taylor University, and Ivy Tech Community College campuses in Grant County, Indiana.

FEATURED ATTRACTIONS

Grant County brings together arts, performance, nature, and community in ways that delight residents, visitors, and businesses looking for a place with heart and vibrancy.

Explore Grant County

Events in Grant County

“ideal for logistics, workforce access, and regional reach”

Strategic locations near I-69, placing Grant County just 1.5 hours from Indianapolis and 1 hour from Fort Wayne. Stay connected to major Midwest markets while keeping the small-town charm and community feel.

Relocation and Living Resources

  • Greater Grant County (Chamber of Commerce): local updates, business happenings, and community integration efforts

  • Forge East Central Indiana (ECI): support existing businesses, enhance livability across the region, and work collaboratively with local governments, economic development organizations, and the state to provide resources

  • Livability East Central Indiana: features stories on local food scenes, cultural attractions, regional trail systems like the Cardinal Greenway, funding for arts and culture, and economic/educational initiatives