Hickman County Economic Development provides a business-friendly climate for growth and opportunity. Our county boasts a reputation of diversified industry and a region with flexible workforce from which to draw. Logistic factors are key for any industry and this area is served by an array of major highways, railroads and slack water riverport access on the Mississippi River.

Location is essential in today’s business environment, and Hickman County has always been an important strategic business location throughout history. Transportation by Air, Freight, Water, and Road are all easily accommodated in this logistical haven. Geographically, Hickman County is located on the tip of four states (KY, MO, IL, TN) along with the close proximity of the Confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers- all connected by a network of Highways and Interstates. Our region serves as a mid-way point between Cape Girardeau, MO and Paducah, KY- as well as St. Louis, MO and Nashville, TN. With its central proximity, 42% of the population of the United States is located within 600 miles of Hickman County, Kentucky.

Our prime strategic business location is surrounded by a natural paradise paired with an easy drive to diverse populations. Access to a strong workforce, infrastructure, and logistical hubs- paired with a low barrier of entry into business gives us many strategic advantages.