Jennings County
Jennings County, Indiana: solar permitting grade B (score 37/100, Moderate Risk). Score has been stable over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.
Public summary
| Grade | B · Moderate Risk · Score 37/100 |
| Population | 27,735 |
| Solar ordinance | Active solar ordinance on the books |
| Active moratorium | None on record |
| Regulatory trajectory | Stable (no material ordinance movement) |
| 12-month score movement | Stable |
| Last verified | 2026-05-02 |
Developer outlook
Jennings County presents moderate permitting risk; conditions are generally workable for utility-scale solar with standard due-diligence preparation.
Local intel
No energy-related meetings, PSC dockets, or named opposition tracked for this county yet. See indexed calendar →
Nearby counties where SitePath is tracking energy activity: Decatur County (≈22 mi) · Trimble County (≈30 mi) · Clark County (≈36 mi)
Cities, towns & townships
Local governments in Jennings County. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.
- North Vernon city
- Vernon town
- Bigger township
- Campbell township
- Center township
- Columbia township
- Geneva township
- Lovett township
- Marion township
- Montgomery township
- Sand Creek township
- Spencer township
- Vernon township
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Jefferson County · ≈18 miD52—
- Bartholomew County · ≈20 miB41—
- Ripley County · ≈21 miB37—
- Decatur County · ≈22 miF100—
- Scott County · ≈23 miC50—
- Jackson County · ≈23 miC43—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Jennings County ranks #7 of 92 ranked Indiana counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Indiana: Washington County (B · 36), Cass County (B · 36), LaGrange County (B · 37). See all Indiana county grades →
Want the full record?
Setback distances, board vote histories, source documents, and ordinance amendments are available in the full county profile. The map is free; a walkthrough shows you the underlying record.
About this score
Every U.S. county is scored 0–100 on solar permitting risk (lower is friendlier to development). The grade is a weighted composite of compliance stringency, market saturation, regulatory trajectory, and data uncertainty. Every figure traces back to a primary government document. Read the full methodology →
Related reading
SitePath Intelligence is a research platform. Data verified as of 2026-05-02. Scores update on a quarterly review cycle.