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WELCOME HOME, Y'ALL!
Our county has three major cities: Cloverport, Hardinsburg, and Irvington. All of our districts work together to foster a welcoming atmosphere, full of vibrant cultures and historic tales that stretch far beyond a county mile.
For more information on our community, click below to download our Community Profile.
POPULATION
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME
CIVILIAN LABOR FORCE
AVG. TRAVEL TIME TO WORK (MINUTES)
HOUSING
TOTAL HOUSING UNITS
MEDIAN HOME VALUE
(National Average: $205,000)
HOME OWNERSHIP RATE
(National Average: 63.6%)
DID YOU KNOW?
More than half of Breckinridge County residents pay less than $800 a year in property taxes!
Breckinridge County School District
- Ben Johnson Elementary School
- Custer Elementary School
- Hardinsburg Elementary School
- Irvington Elementary School
- Breckinridge County Middle School
- Breckinridge County High School
Cloverport Independent School District
- William H. Natcher Elementary School
- Fredrick Fraize Middle School
- Fredrick Fraize High School
St. Romuald Interparochial School
- Elementary School
- Middle School
The BCATC has a reputation of excellence around the state, and is a centerpiece of our efforts to market the county to prospective businesses. A leader in career and technical education, the BCATC recently completed a multi-million dollar renovation and expansion. This investment created larger machining classrooms, double the number of welding booths, and allowed for the addition of a brand new Industrial Maintenance program.
Current Courses:
- Automotive Technology
- Business and Marketing Education
- Computerized Manufacturing and Machining
- Health Sciences
- Industrial Maintenance
- Information Technology
- Welding Technology
For over 50 years, the Breckinridge County Area Technology Center has excelled in its commitment to career and technical education. Beginning in the fall of 2021, the BCATC will be holding classes for adult members of the community as well through a partnership with Elizabethtown Community and Technical College's Workforce Solutions Program.
The Workforce Solutions Department at ECTC is instrumental in helping industries with training new employees, assisting in employee recruitment, and offering continuing education opportunities. ECTC and its instructors work with our business partners to strengthen the workforce and expand the life skills, knowledge, and cultural enrichment of the communities we serve.
The classes offered at the Breckinridge County Area Technology Center through Elizabethtown Community and Technical College's Workforce Solutions Program currently include welding and various soft skills courses.
BCATC GRADUATION STATISTICS (2018-2022)
Notes:
*2020 and 2021 numbers were lower due to COVID-19 protocols limiting in-person learning and co-op positions.
*The industrial maintenance program recently began, so as of publication, no students have completed the program.
"I see myself being efficient and capable of anything in this trade. Atlas has been a great choice for me and has helped me grow as a machinist and as a person."
- Kane Whitworth, 2018 Graduate of BCATC
who started with Atlas through the Co-Op Program
Breckinridge County is the perfect place for businesses of any industry! Historically, the majority of our workforce is employed in the following sectors: agriculture, healthcare, and manufacturing.
For more information on businesses in Breckinridge County, please visit the Greater Breckinridge County Chamber of Commerce.
AGRICULTURE
HEALTHCARE
MANUFACTURING
Whether you’re a lifelong native of Breckinridge County or a first-time visitor, you will continue to find new experiences in this beautiful community. You can participate in various festivals and events, relax and spend time with family, tour our historic museums and downtowns, or simply sharpen your golf swing on our beautiful courses.
With Rough River State Park in our backyard, the possibilities for boating, fishing, water skiing, and swimming abound. We have hundreds of untouched acres for outdoor enthusiasts like hikers and hunters, plus tons of local shops, parades, and more! Trace Abraham Lincoln’s footsteps across Breckinridge County to Cloverport, where he and his family crossed the Ohio River.
Once you’ve been to Breckinridge County, you’ll find it hard to believe you’ll ever want to leave!
Let us be the first to invite you back.
ABOUT US
Breckinridge County United, or Breck United, is a non-profit economic development organization committed to advancing the economic prosperity of Breckinridge County.
If you have any questions about what Breck United can do for you, please contact us.
OUR MISSION
Breck United strives to create an environment for sustainable growth and development. We accomplish this by laying the foundation for the recruitment of new industry and the continued retention and expansion of local business in order to create a healthier and wealthier community.
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