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Scott County | |
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 Scott County Courthouse in Scottsburg, Indiana | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Indiana | |
 Indiana's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 38°41′N 85°44′W / 38.69°N 85.74°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| Founded | 1820 |
| Named for | Charles Scott |
| Seat | Scottsburg |
| Largest city | Scottsburg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 192.75 sq mi (499.2 km2) |
| • Land | 190.40 sq mi (493.1 km2) |
| • Water | 2.35 sq mi (6.1 km2) 1.22% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 24,384 |
| • Density | 130/sq mi (49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional districts | 6th, 9th |
| Indiana county number 72 | |
Scott County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2020, the population was 24,384.[1] The county seat is Scottsburg.[2]
History
Scott County was formed in 1820 from portions of Clark, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, and Washington counties. It was named for Gen. Charles Scott, who was Governor of Kentucky from 1808 to 1812.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 192.75 square miles (499.2 km2), of which 190.40 square miles (493.1 km2) (or 98.78%) is land and 2.35 square miles (6.1 km2) (or 1.22%) is water.[3]
Cities and towns
Unincorporated towns
Townships
Adjacent counties
- Jennings County (northeast)
- Jefferson County (east)
- Clark County (south)
- Washington County (west)
- Jackson County (northwest)
Transit
Major highways
Interstate 65
U.S. Route 31
State Road 3
State Road 56
State Road 160
State Road 203
State Road 256
State Road 356
State Road 362
Climate and weather
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In recent years, average temperatures in Scottsburg have ranged from a low of 20 °F (−7 °C) in January to a high of 87 °F (31 °C) in July, although a record low of −32 °F (−36 °C) was recorded in January 1977 and a record high of 109 °F (43 °C) was recorded in July 1930. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 2.84 inches (72 mm) in February to 4.75 inches (121 mm) in May.[4]
Government
The county government is a constitutional body, and is granted specific powers by the Constitution of Indiana, and by the Indiana Code.
County Council: The county council is the legislative branch of the county government and controls all the spending and revenue collection in the county. Representatives are elected from county districts. The council members serve four-year terms. They are responsible for setting salaries, the annual budget, and special spending. The council also has limited authority to impose local taxes, in the form of an income and property tax that is subject to state level approval, excise taxes, and service taxes.[5][6]
Board of Commissioners: The executive body of the county is made of a board of commissioners. The commissioners are elected county-wide, in staggered terms, and each serves a four-year term. One of the commissioners, typically the most senior, serves as president. The commissioners are charged with executing the acts legislated by the council, collecting revenue, and managing the day-to-day functions of the county government.[5][6]
Court: The county maintains a small claims court that can handle some civil cases. The judge on the court is elected to a term of four years and must be a member of the Indiana Bar Association. The judge is assisted by a constable who is also elected to a four-year term. In some cases, court decisions can be appealed to the state level circuit court.[6]
County Officials: The county has several other elected offices, including sheriff, coroner, auditor, treasurer, recorder, surveyor, and circuit court clerk. Each of these elected officers serves a term of four years and oversees a different part of county government. Members elected to county government positions are required to declare party affiliations and to be residents of the county.[6]
Scott County is part of Indiana's 9th congressional district and is represented in Congress by Republican Trey Hollingsworth.[7]
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party | |||
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| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 2020 | 7,331 | 72.00% | 2,701 | 26.53% | 150 | 1.47% |
| 2016 | 6,074 | 66.40% | 2,642 | 28.88% | 431 | 4.71% |
| 2012 | 4,539 | 52.05% | 3,998 | 45.85% | 183 | 2.10% |
| 2008 | 4,445 | 49.75% | 4,271 | 47.80% | 219 | 2.45% |
| 2004 | 4,793 | 55.24% | 3,822 | 44.05% | 62 | 0.71% |
| 2000 | 3,761 | 47.94% | 3,915 | 49.90% | 170 | 2.17% |
| 1996 | 2,620 | 36.35% | 3,798 | 52.70% | 789 | 10.95% |
| 1992 | 2,649 | 33.71% | 4,085 | 51.98% | 1,125 | 14.31% |
| 1988 | 3,455 | 50.41% | 3,378 | 49.29% | 21 | 0.31% |
| 1984 | 4,110 | 54.16% | 3,460 | 45.60% | 18 | 0.24% |
| 1980 | 3,432 | 46.83% | 3,694 | 50.40% | 203 | 2.77% |
| 1976 | 2,657 | 38.14% | 4,229 | 60.71% | 80 | 1.15% |
| 1972 | 3,564 | 55.77% | 2,785 | 43.58% | 42 | 0.66% |
| 1968 | 2,671 | 42.62% | 2,796 | 44.61% | 800 | 12.77% |
| 1964 | 1,992 | 32.11% | 4,205 | 67.79% | 6 | 0.10% |
| 1960 | 3,213 | 50.99% | 3,064 | 48.63% | 24 | 0.38% |
| 1956 | 3,117 | 50.63% | 3,011 | 48.91% | 28 | 0.45% |
| 1952 | 2,984 | 50.08% | 2,931 | 49.19% | 44 | 0.74% |
| 1948 | 2,429 | 43.11% | 3,128 | 55.51% | 78 | 1.38% |
| 1944 | 2,379 | 47.07% | 2,621 | 51.86% | 54 | 1.07% |
| 1940 | 2,285 | 45.96% | 2,668 | 53.66% | 19 | 0.38% |
| 1936 | 2,034 | 42.86% | 2,696 | 56.81% | 16 | 0.34% |
| 1932 | 1,722 | 42.96% | 2,240 | 55.89% | 46 | 1.15% |
| 1928 | 1,719 | 52.68% | Zdroj:https://en.wikipedia.org?pojem=Scott_County,_Indiana||||