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Come on in!

There are so many reasons to live in Jay County.  We boast a small-town feel with more amenities than you would expect.  From entertainment venues to museums to outdoor activities - something is always going on here.


Jay County is a great place to get your life started, raise a family, or settle into retirement!

Six Reasons You Should Live Here

Low Cost of Living

Low Cost of Living

Low Cost of Living

bushels of apples at a farmers market

According to BestPlaces, our cost of living is a third lower than the national average!  Calculate your own comparison to Portland, Dunkirk, Redkey, Pennville, or Bryant.

Great Schools

Low Cost of Living

Low Cost of Living

Jay County High School Patriots

Jay County consolidated all the schools into one corporation in the 1970's.  This has helped our county come together as a region and continue to better educate students.

Small Town Feel

Low Cost of Living

Fantastic Amenities

Community concert at the Jay County Fairgrounds

Be a part of the community!  Whether you're stopping by a store, taking a walk, or attending a high school game on Friday night - you'll be greeted by friends and neighbors.

Fantastic Amenities

Limitless Opportunity

Fantastic Amenities

Portland, IN Water park

Jay County is proud of everything we have to offer our residents.  Museums, outdoor attractions, the region's largest water park, world-class entertainment venues, and more!

Immense Generosity

Limitless Opportunity

Limitless Opportunity

United Way of Jay County

Jay County is one of the most generous communities anywhere.  From our community foundation to our United Way to our many Service Clubs, everyone gets involved.

Limitless Opportunity

Limitless Opportunity

Limitless Opportunity

Manufacturing Day tour of John Jay Center for Learning

We collaborate to bring opportunity to our residents.  Take the John Jay Center for Learning - upskilling our workforce to benefit both employer and employee.

Local Government Information

Jay County

Jay County

Jay County

Jay County courthouse
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Portland

Jay County

Jay County

Portland's concrete bowstring truss bridge on US 27
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Dunkirk

Jay County

Dunkirk

Dunkirk's Glass Capital of Indiana mural
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Redkey

Pennville

Dunkirk

Welcome to Redkey, IN sign
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Pennville

Pennville

Pennville

Pennville, IN Pumpkin Festival
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Bryant

Pennville

Pennville

United Way of Jay County barn near Bryant, IN
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Salamonia

Salamonia

Salamonia

Salamonia, IN schoolhouse
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Jay County is Generous

The Portland Foundation office

The Portland Foundation

Founded in 1951, The Portland Foundation is the second oldest community foundation in Indiana. It was created to enhance the quality of life for the people of Jay County, Indiana, now and for generations to come, by building community endowment, effecting significant impact through grantmaking, and providing leadership on key community issues.  

United Way of Jay County

United Way of Jay County

The United Way of Jay County has been part of the Jay County Community for 50 years. The United Way partners with 20 member agencies and programs to help fund programs throughout the County.

We strive to help all Jay County residents achieve and maintain self-sufficiency by focusing on four key areas of community impact – Education, Income, Health, and Basic Needs.

The Dunkirk Foundation

The Dunkirk Foundation

The Dunkirk Foundation's purpose it to provide financial resources for charitable purposes for the betterment of Dunkirk, Indiana and surrounding area.

Jay County has Opportunity

Education

Volunteerism

Education

Enhance your skills at John Jay Center for Learning

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Careers

Volunteerism

Education

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Volunteerism

Volunteerism

Volunteerism

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