A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | CH | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9
Pulaski County, Indiana | |
|---|---|
 Pulaski County Courthouse in Winamac | |
 Location in the state of Indiana | |
 Indiana's location in the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 41°02′N 86°41′W / 41.033°N 86.683°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| Established | February 7, 1835 |
| Named for | Count Casimir Pulaski |
| County seat | Winamac |
| Largest town | Winamac (population and total area) |
| Incorporated Municipalities | Four towns |
| Government | |
| • Type | County |
| • Body | Board of Commissioners |
| • Commissioner | Charles R. “Chuck” Mellon, Jr. |
| • Commissioner | Maurice Loehmer |
| • Commissioner | John M. “Mike” McClure |
| Area | |
| • Total | 434.53 sq mi (1,125.4 km2) |
| • Land | 433.65 sq mi (1,123.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.88 sq mi (2.3 km2) |
| • Rank | 25th largest county in Indiana |
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 12,514 |
| • Estimate (2023) | 12,385  |
| • Rank | 83rd largest county in Indiana |
| • Density | 29/sq mi (11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) |
| ZIP Codes | 46366, 46374, 46511, 46939, 46960, 46978, 46985, 46996, 47946, 47957, 47959-60 |
| Area code | 574 |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
| Indiana Senate districts | 5th and 18th |
| Indiana House of Representatives districts | 16th and 20th |
| FIPS code | 18-131 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0446852 |
| U.S. and State Routes |       
|
| Airport | Arens Field
|
| Waterway | Tippecanoe River |
| Website | www.pulaskionline.org |
| |
| Demographic | Proportion |
|---|---|
| White | 97.2% |
| Black | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| Islander | 0.0% |
| Native | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.6% |
| Hispanic (any race) |
2.4% |
Pulaski County (/pʊˈlæskaɪ/ pə-LAS-ky[2]) is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. According to the 2020 U.S. census, the population was 12,514.[3] The county seat is Winamac.[4]
History
Pulaski County was organized in 1835.[5]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 434.53 square miles (1,125.4 km2), of which 433.65 square miles (1,123.1 km2) (or 99.80%) is land and 0.88 square miles (2.3 km2) (or 0.20%) is water.[6]
Major highways
U.S. Route 35
U.S. Route 421
Indiana State Road 14
Indiana State Road 39
Indiana State Road 114
Indiana State Road 119
Indiana State Road 143
Railroads
Adjacent counties
- Starke County (north)
- Marshall County (northeast)
- Fulton County (east)
- Cass County (southeast)
- White County (south)
- Jasper County (west)
Municipalities
Towns
The municipalities in Pulaski County, and their populations as of the 2010 Census, are:
- Francesville – 879
- Medaryville – 614
- Monterey – 218
- Winamac – 2,490
Census-designated places
- Star City – 377
Other unincorporated places
Townships
The 12 townships of Pulaski County, with their populations as of the 2010 Census, are:
- Beaver – 516
- Cass – 878
- Franklin – 715
- Harrison – 628
- Indian Creek – 691
- Jefferson – 545
- Monroe – 4,019
- Rich Grove – 921
- Salem – 1,399
- Tippecanoe – 1,104
- Van Buren – 911
- White Post – 1,075
Education
Public schools in Pulaski County are administered by four districts:
- Eastern Pulaski Community Schools
- West Central School Corporation
- Culver Community Schools
- North Judson-San Pierre Schools
High Schools
- Winamac Community High School
- West Central High School
Middle Schools
- Winamac Community Middle School
- West Central Middle School
Elementary Schools
- Eastern Pulaski Elementary School
- West Central Elementary School
Hospitals
- Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac – 25 beds
Climate and weather
| Winamac, Indiana | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climate chart (explanation) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
In recent years, average temperatures in Winamac have ranged from a low of 14 °F (−10 °C) in January to a high of 84 °F (29 °C) in July, although a record low of −29 °F (−34 °C) was recorded in January 1985 and a record high of 102 °F (39 °C) was recorded in June 1988. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 1.68 inches (43 mm) in February to 4.09 inches (104 mm) in June.[7]
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 fiscal-legislative branch of the county government and controls all the spending and revenue collection in the county. Four members are elected from county districts, and three are elected at-large. 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.[8][9]
Board of Commissioners: The executive-legislative body of the county is the board of commissioners. The commissioners represent geographic districts, but 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 adopting and executing legislation, collecting revenue, and managing the day-to-day functions of the county government.[8][9]
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. In some cases, court decisions can be appealed to the state level circuit court.[9]
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.[9]
Pulaski County is part of Indiana's 2nd congressional district and in 2016 was represented by Jackie Walorski in the United States Congress.[10]
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 2020 | 4,246 | 73.04% | 1,463 | 25.17% | 104 | 1.79% |
| 2016 | 3,854 | 70.60% | 1,327 | 24.31% | 278 | 5.09% |
| 2012 | 3,366 | 62.34% | 1,899 | 35.17% | 134 | 2.48% |
| 2008 | 3,388 | 56.81% | 2,466 | 41.35% | 110 | 1.84% |
| 2004 | 3,797 | 67.63% | 1,750 | 31.17% | 67 | 1.19% |
| 2000 | 3,497 | 63.37% | 1,919 | 34.78% | 102 | 1.85% |
| 1996 | 2,693 | 49.95% | 2,010 | 37.28% | 688 | 12.76% |
| 1992 | 2,712 | 45.84% | 1,950 | 32.96% | 1,254 | 21.20% |
| 1988 | 3,677 | 62.14% | 2,213 | 37.40% | 27 | 0.46% |
| 1984 | 4,167 | 66.93% | 2,008 | 32.25% | 51 | 0.82% |
| 1980 | 3,916 | 62.06% | 2,092 | 33.15% | 302 | 4.79% |
| 1976 | 3,586 | 54.21% | 2,813 | 42.52% | 216 | 3.27% |
| 1972 | 4,243 | 69.04% | 1,863 | 30.31% | 40 | 0.65% |
| 1968 | Zdroj:https://en.wikipedia.org?pojem=Pulaski_County,_Indiana||||||