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Economic Development

Situated in western Kentucky, Webster County offers businesses a powerful combination of strategic access and community support. With convenient highway connections, nearby river and rail access and proximity to regional airports, Webster County provides a reliable network for moving products and people efficiently across the Midwest and beyond.

From this central location, companies can reach major metropolitan markets across the Midwest, South, and East within a single day’s drive, positioning Webster County as an ideal hub for logistics, manufacturing and distribution operations.

Beyond location, Webster County invests in people. The county partners closely with Madisonville Community College and the Webster County School District to develop a skilled, job-ready workforce through customized training programs, technical education, and career pathways that align with local industry needs.

Whether your company needs to move goods efficiently or find dependable, trained talent, Webster County delivers the connections, workforce, and community support businesses need to succeed.


Webster County’s Economic Profile

Visit the Kentucky Prospector portal for Webster County, Kentucky, part of the official state site for economic and property development in Kentucky. It’s hosted via the ZoomProspector platform and provides a suite of tools and data covering demographics, workforce metrics, business-site readiness (e.g., “shovel ready” and “build ready” sites), and property searches specific to Webster County.

Whether you’re looking as an investor, a business seeking expansion, or just exploring regional community data, this portal offers interactive maps, filters, and downloadable information to help assess Webster County’s potential.


Why Kentucky: The Bigger Picture

Webster County benefits from the same statewide advantages that help make Kentucky a top destination for new and expanding businesses.

Visit ‘Why Kentucky’ to see the broader factors driving economic growth across the Commonwealth.