Indian River County Profile

County Seat: Vero Beach
Nearest MSA: Vero Beach-Indian River C
Largest Cities: 1 Sebastian
2 Vero Beach
3 Fellsmere
Miles* To:
Tallahassee  - 305
Orlando  - 86
Tampa  - 133
Jacksonville  - 202
Miami  - 126
Atlanta  - 487
Chicago  - 1063
Dallas  - 1040
New York  - 973
*Miles are calculated from county seat.
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Time Zone: Eastern
Local Area Code(s): 772
Indian River
1980: 59,896
1990: 90,208
2008: 132,315
2015(p): 162,000
2030(p): 205,200
(p) Denotes Projected Population
Florida
9,746,961
12,938,071
18,328,340
20,955,900
25,340,700
Average Temperature High Low
January: 72 49
July: 90 72
Florida Mean Annual Precipitation 53
Average Annual Rain Days 127
(2007)
In-Migration 8,184
Out-Migration 5,864
Net-Migration 2,320
*Estimates based on IRS Statistics of Income data
(2008)
Labor Force 61,293
Labor Force % of County Population 46.3
Number in County Unemployed 5,012
Unemployment Rate 8.2%

Monthly labor force data are available from the Florida Agency
for Workforce Innovation.
N/D = No Data Indian River Florida
(2007)
Average Annual Employment 49,512 7,945,162
Natural Resources & Mining N/D
Construction 9.4% 7.5%
Manufacturing 4.5% 4.9%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities 20.4% 20.9%
Information 1.3% 2.0%
Financial Activities 5.8% 6.8%
Professional & Business Services 8.9% 16.6%
Education & Health Services 17.2% 18.9%
Leisure & Hospitality 12.2% 11.8%
Other Services 3.5% 3.2%
Public administration 6.5% 5.9%
Unclassified 0.0% 0.1%

Average Annual Wage
(2007)
All Industries $35,901
Construction $36,706
Education & Health Services $39,763
Financial Activities $48,940
Information $50,376
Leisure & Hospitality $19,671
Manufacturing $39,391
Natural Resources & Mining N/D
Other Services $24,502
Professional & Business Services $44,192
Public administration $42,773
Trade, Transportation and Utilities $34,655
Unclassified $14,776
Indian River Florida
2004 $47,286 $32,618
2005 $50,369 $34,798
2006 $54,045 $36,720
Major Private Sector Employers

Indian River Medical Center
Business Line: Healthcare
Number of Employees - 1,671

Piper Aircraft, Inc.
Business Line: Aircraft Manufacturing
Number of Employees - 1,063

John's Island
Business Line: Resort/Residential
Number of Employees - 475

Sebastian River Medical Center
Business Line: Healthcare
Number of Employees - 380

Visiting Nurse Association
Business Line: Healthcare
Number of Employees - 348

CVS Pharmacy Warehouse/Distribution
Business Line: Distribution Center
Number of Employees - 325

Grand Harbor Management
Business Line: Residential
Number of Employees - 312

SunAg, Inc.
Business Line: Citrus
Number of Employees - 235

Novarania
Business Line: Boat Manufacturing
Number of Employees - 120

Flight Safety International
Business Line: Pilot Training
Number of Employees - 120

Federal Interstates I-95
Federal Highways US-1
State Highways SR-60
Railroads Florida East Coast
Nearest Airport with Scheduled Commerical Airline Service: Melbourne International Airport
# Runways 3
Longest Paved Runway(ft.) 9483
General Aviation Airports Vero Beach Municipal Airport; Sebastian Municipal Airport

Local Deep Water Port Port of Ft. Pierce
Miles to Closest Port 13
COUNTY
Countywide Ad Valorem Millage Rates:
Government 3.4284
Schools 7.5380
Special 0.0000
Total 10.9664

Ad Valorem Tax Exemption: Yes
Retail Sales Tax (Local Option) 1.00
Federal Enterprise Zone No
State Enterprise Zone Yes
STATE
Corporate Income Tax 5.5%
Personal Income Tax 0.0%
Retail Sales Tax 6.0%
Electric Companies:
  • Vero Beach Electric
  • Florida Power & Light

  • Natural Gas Companies:
  • NVL-City Gas

  • Telephone Companies:
  • BellSouth
  • AT&T
  • Sprint
  • MCI

  • Water & Sewer Companies:
  • Vero Beach
  • Sebastian
  • Indian River County


  • Existing Industrial Zoned Land Yes
    Number of Acres 1,100
    Largest Available Contiguous Parcel 150

    Industrial Parks Yes
    Number of Acres 150
    Largest Available Contiguous Parcel 100

    Foreign Trade Zones No
    Zone Number(s)
    Public
    Schools
    Teachers Enrollments
    Elementary: 16 468 8,149
    Secondary: 7 418 9,497
    Totals: 23 886 17,646

    Private Schools Available: Yes
    POST SECONDARY EDUCATION SERVING THE COUNTY:

    Colleges/Universities:
  • Florida Atlantic University
  • University of Florida
  • Florida Institute of Technology
  • Keiser College
  • Nova University

  • Junior/Community Colleges:
  • Indian River State College

  • Vocational/Technical Schools:
  • none

  • Other Schools:
  • none

  • Cost of Living
    Price Level Index, (2007)
    Florida State Average = 100
    Sample
    Total 95.35
    Food 99.14
    Housing 90.58
    Medical Care 95.03
    Personal Goods and Services 99.57
    Transportation 99.91
    Medical Services:
  • Indian River Medical Center
  • Sebastian River Medical Center

  • Recreational Opportunities:
  • Deep Sea, Fresh Water Fishing & Boating
  • Diving, Surfing
  • Golf, Tennis
  • State, County, & City Parks
  • Theatre, Museums

  • Historical Points Of Interest:
  • Downtown Vero Beach
  • Indian River Citrus Museum
  • McKee Botanical Gardens
  • Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge
  • Sebastian River Front

  • Cultural Events/Festivals:
  • Center for the Arts
  • Frog Leg Festival
  • Riverside Theatre
  • Under the Oaks Arts Show
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