Financial technology company SmartAsset recently released a study showing the top places in each state with the strongest small business presence. Hamilton County ranked No. 2 in Indiana. The study measured IRS data on the number of small businesses operating in each county, how much income they generate and what they pay in taxes. Additional study details, including the methodology and interactive map, can be found at smartasset.com/checking-account/savings-calculator#Indiana.
Rank |
County |
Small Business Returns |
Small Business Income |
Income Taxes |
Small Business Index |
1 |
Adams |
27.99% |
18.08% |
$11,002 |
47.48 |
2 |
Hamilton |
28.19% |
12.30% |
$10,929 |
44.00 |
3 |
LaGrange |
28.94% |
13.40% |
$11,162 |
43.36 |
4 |
Boone |
26.44% |
11.48% |
$10,929 |
41.09 |
5 |
Daviess |
27.05% |
15.95% |
$11,366 |
40.73 |
6 |
Warrick |
19.97% |
10.45% |
$10,638 |
34.98 |
7 |
Dubois |
21.16% |
11.99% |
$10,929 |
34.63 |
8 |
Monroe |
21.67% |
9.28% |
$10,958 |
32.87 |
9 |
St Joseph |
16.80% |
8.79% |
$10,347 |
32.66 |
10 |
Lake |
16.92% |
6.31% |
$10,347 |
30.88 |