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ABOUT US
Wabash County Stats
Workforce Data
Population for Wabash County 12,419
City of Mt. Carmel 8,000
Unemployment rate January 2006 was 5.7%
Average wage is $12.48 per hour.
Workforce Development Training
Workforce Development Grants (*if applicable)
Local Workforce Industrial Training Program offered at Wabash Valley College
Industrial Technology Certificate and Associate degree offered at Wabash Valley College
3 colleges offer Tool & Die programs within a 45-mile radius of Mt. Carmel
Benefits To You
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Natural Resources
The Wabash River Aquifer is an abundant water source providing Mt. Carmel with an excess of 1.5 mgd. Additional supply is available to the community from the water source as needed with future improvements.
Wabash County coal resources are supplying energy production facilities throughout the Midwest. Both Springfield and Herrin coal are located in Wabash County.
Oil production is once again booming in Wabash County. In 2003 Wabash County produced over 248,650,000 barrels of crude oil.
Wabash County farmers are progressive with technology and explore new alternative farming methods. The alternative fuels market potential for their yields as well as their role in producing environmental friendly products inspires area farmers.
2004 2005
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Corn
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55,000 acres
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8,834,600 bushel
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55,000 acres
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7,493,900 bushel
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Soybeans
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55,000 acres
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2,690,100 bushel
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55,000 acres
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2,411,200 bushel
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