The Economic Impact of Distribution Centers on a Community

Since construction began in 2012; LPKC has grown to over 14 million square feet of industrial space. This central hub is home to numerous global brands like Amazon, Kubota, Jet.com and many more.

This development has brought thousands of jobs to this small community and has generated new revenue for the regional economy.

TOTAL NUMBER OF BUSINESSES*

*Includes Edgerton, Gardner and New Century, Kansas

TOTAL ANNUAL PAYROLL

Source: American FactFinder (U.S. Census Bureau)

AVERAGE HOME VALUES VS. NATIONAL AVERAGE

Generating valuable jobs and increasing regional incomes.

Source: Economic Policy Institute, Q1 2019

Enhanced contributions to the regional tax base.

Over $4.4 million in tax revenues have been contributed to Johnson County and the City of Edgerton since 2012. Revenues are projected to top $12.6 million by the year 2026 bringing the total tax revenues to $17.1 million.

Source: Johnson County Property Tax Bill. Written testimony by City Administrator of Edgerton, May 2017.