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Average commute time to work in Laurel County

22 minutes

SOURCE : PROPERTIES . ZOOMPROSPECTOR . COM azon Delivery Station , bringing much needed jobs to the area ," Thompson added . " Other notable projects include expansion of Sazerac ’ s Cumberland Cooperage in East Bernstadt , to the Rowland Industrial Park , creating storage for more than 1 million barrels of bourbon and 100 new jobs . Many new restaurants like Slim Chickens , McAlisters and Popeyes are joining the community , with several more making announcements soon . Retail storefronts and satellite offices continue to flock to London , taking advantage of our strong local economy ."
Another new prospect is a state-of-the-art spec building in the Lily Industrial Park , that will hopefully soon house a manufacturing business . That 105,000 sq . ft . building is the 10th spec building offered by the London Laurel County Economic Development Authority . " We are acquiring 170 acres on the west end of the county for the ninth industrial park ," Thompson said .
All in all , Laurel County continues to thrive , bringing in new businesses and opportunities , not only for their own county but for surrounding counties as well .

LAUREL AT A GLANCE

Square Miles : 433.95 Airports in community : 1 ( plus 18 in 50 miles ) Median Age : 40 Bordering Counties : Pulaski County , McCreary County , Whitley County , Knox County , Clay County , Jackson County , and Rockcastle County .
SOURCE : PROPERTIES . ZOOMPROSPECTOR . COM The Times-Tribune • Community Guide 2024 — Page 29