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Dubois County, IN Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address

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Southwest District Service Officer

Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs

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Area served: Clay County, Crawford County, Daviess County, Dubois County, Gibson County, Greene County, Knox County, Lawrence County, Martin County, Orange County, Owen County, Perry County, Pike County, Posey County, Spencer County, Sullivan County, Vanderburgh County, Vigo County, Warrick County.

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Veterans in Dubois County

The ACS estimates about 2,320, give or take 425 civilian veterans in Dubois County.

By ACS estimates, Dubois County has the 34th largest veteran population among Indiana's 92 counties and equivalents.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureDubois CountyIndianaUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating27 percent

the same rounded estimate as the Indiana share; below the national share.

27 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher9 percent; a small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared

Dubois County has about 601, give or take 147 veterans 75 and older; both the county and Indiana round to a 26 percent share.

Veterans under 35 account for 6 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Dubois County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Women veterans account for 4 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Dubois County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Income, work and education in Dubois County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureDubois CountyIndianaUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$55,215 ± $6,986$48,849 ± $522$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$41,589 ± $1,007$39,059 ± $236$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over6.6% ± 4.0 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over32.3% ± 7.8 points31.6% ± 0.6 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6476.5% ± 9.6 points75.7% ± 0.9 points73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 640.8% ± 4.9 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over92.9% ± 3.8 points94.7% ± 0.3 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over20.9% ± 6.4 points22.3% ± 0.6 points31.8% ± 0.2 points

Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.

VA projects slightly fewer veterans here by 2035; both years round to about 2,000. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in Dubois County

VA reports 765 veterans in Dubois County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent226
30 to 40 percent91
50 to 60 percent89
70 to 90 percent191
100 percent168

FY2019: 515 recipients. Change to FY2025: +250.

VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).

VA home loans in Dubois County

In 2025, lenders reported 61 VA-backed home loans out of 804 home loans made in Dubois County (7.6% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $284,000.

The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).

HMDA 2025 and FHFA 2026 sources.

When they served

The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 794, give or take 161) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 632, give or take 237).

For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.

VA money in Dubois County

VA reported about $17.9 million in compensation and pension spending and about $10.6 million in medical care spending in Dubois County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

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The second-nearest medical center to Dubois County is Richard L. Roudebush Veterans' Administration Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Indianapolis, IN, about 104 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to Dubois County is Evansville Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Evansville, IN, about 42 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The state registry lists Indianapolis RO (station 326); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.

Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes

Nearest open VA national cemetery

Lebanon National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
20 Highway 208 Lebanon, KY 40033
270-692-3390

About 104.1 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Closer VA national cemetery for cremated remains only

New Albany National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
1943 Ekin Avenue New Albany, IN 47150
502-893-3852

About 58.1 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: cremation only.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
1415 North Gate Rd Madison, IN 47250
812-273-9220

About 83.6 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.

National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.

Cleanup and former military sites in Dubois County

No sites from these two federal datasets were mapped to Dubois County.

For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.

Veterans experiencing homelessness

On one night in January 2024, Indiana Balance of State CoC counted 252 veterans experiencing homelessness (200 sheltered, 52 unsheltered).

IN-502 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid). This Balance of State area covers communities outside separate local CoCs.

The HUD workbook reports 303 veterans for the 2019 comparison.

This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.

If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.

Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Robley Rex Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 502-287-4000. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

VA homeless programs (opens in a new tab)

Cities and towns in Dubois County

  • Jasper (city): about 15,991 residents
  • Huntingburg (city): about 6,396 residents
  • Ferdinand (town): about 2,351 residents
  • Holland (town): about 613 residents
  • Dubois (unincorporated community): about 439 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
More places (7)
  • Celestine (unincorporated community): about 422 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Haysville (unincorporated community): about 267 residents
  • Birdseye (town): about 263 residents
  • St. Anthony (unincorporated community): about 203 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Bretzville (unincorporated community): about 172 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Ireland (unincorporated community): about 153 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Schnellville (unincorporated community): about 95 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)

Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.

Free tools and help

For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)

Indiana benefits

Qualifying Indiana veterans rated 100 percent can deduct 100 percent of assessed homestead value when an eligible nonprofit donated the home.

Eligible children of Indiana wartime veterans with service-connected disability can receive tuition and fee exemptions for up to 124 credits at state universities.

See every Indiana benefit by rating

Get ready for your appointment

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Sources and method

ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.

VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents near Dubois County

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Brandon Renner

Attorney · Evansville · IN · About 46 miles away

VA-accredited since 2016 · checked

VA accreditation number 39311

4.9 · 278 reviews · Firm rating

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Your state: Indiana

Aaron Tuley

Attorney · Evansville · IN · About 46 miles away

VA-accredited since 2023 · checked

VA accreditation number 54390

4.8 · 115 reviews · Firm rating

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Your state: Indiana

Jessica Knapp

Claims agent · Evansville · IN · About 46 miles away

VA-accredited since 2025 · checked

VA accreditation number 58323

4.9 · 278 reviews · Firm rating

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Your state: Indiana

Heath Tuley

Attorney · Evansville · IN · About 46 miles away

VA-accredited since 2016 · checked

VA accreditation number 39802

4.8 · 115 reviews · Firm rating

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Your state: Indiana

Andrew Kuhlenhoelter

Attorney · Evansville · IN · About 46 miles away

VA-accredited since 2025 · checked

VA accreditation number 59253

4.7 · 1333 reviews · Firm rating

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Your state: Indiana

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