Blackford County, IN elected officials: county commissioners, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Blackford County: 38 seats on 21 elected bodies. 20 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
Board of Commissioners
Blackford County Board of Commissioners
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Commissioner, District 1 | Dan Borgenheimer Republican source | |
| County Commissioner, District 2 | Laura Pierce Coons Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Commissioner, District 3 | John A Lancaster Republican source |
Blackford County Council
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Council Member, District 1 | Fred Tobey Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Council Member, District 2 | Dan Borgenheimer Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Council Member, District 3 | Patrick Cale Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Council Member, District 4 | Kyle Lechien Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Council Member, At-large | Jack D Beckley Republican source | |
| County Council Member, At-large | Casey Dick Republican source | |
| County Council Member, At-large | Ryan C Goodspeed Republican source |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Assessor | Sheila Hyer Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Auditor | Sharon L Hartley Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Clerk of the Circuit Court | Kimberly Pitts Republican source | |
| County Coroner | Zach Crouch Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Prosecuting Attorney | Joelle Freiburger Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Recorder | Chris Landis Republican source | |
| Sheriff | Jim Heflin Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Surveyor | Paul Schriver Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Treasurer | Amanda (Light) Leas Republican source |
Cities and towns
How many local governments Blackford County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 18 local governments in Blackford County. This page lists the ones whose offices are elected.
| Kind of government | Census count (2022) | Listed on this page |
|---|---|---|
| County government | 1 | 1 |
| Cities, towns, villages and townships (3 municipal, 4 township) | 7 | 5 |
| School districts (school boards) | 1 | 0 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 9 | 0 |
About these counts
The Census Bureau counts every independent local government once, in the county it assigns it to: the one it mostly serves or where it's based. A city or district that crosses county lines is counted in only one county, so it may be listed on this page but counted elsewhere, or the other way around. Many special districts, such as housing authorities, have appointed boards, and some places have more than one elected body, so the two columns measure different things. School systems run by a county, city or the state aren't counted as separate governments, though their boards may be listed here; in some states the Bureau counts community or state colleges as school districts. The counts are as of 2022.
Who lives in Blackford County
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 2.4% · White 93.8% · Black 0.6% · Asian 0.1% · Other or more than one race 3.1% (Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; the other groups are non-Hispanic.)
About these figures
The American Community Survey asks about 3.5 million households a year about who lives there, their work, income, schooling and housing. The 5-year estimates pool 2020–2024 answers so that every county and district has enough of them. They're estimates with a (larger for smaller places), and they're different from the once-a-decade census count. "Median" means half are above and half below. Household income is before taxes and includes everyone in the household. The unemployment share here is the survey's five-year average, so it differs from the monthly rate in the BLS jobs report. Race and Hispanic origin are as people describe themselves.
Health insurance means any coverage, private or public (such as Medicaid or Medicare), when people answered; the share is of everyone except people on active military duty and people living in institutions such as prisons and nursing homes. The housing shares are of renting households, and of homeowners with a mortgage, for whom the Census Bureau can compute them (households with no income, or renters who pay no cash rent, are left out). Rent here is gross rent, rent plus utilities; owner costs include the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Jobs in Blackford County
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 4.0% | 203 | 4,932 | 5,135 |
| August 2026 | 3.7% | 189 | 4,961 | 5,150 |
| July 2026 | 3.8% | 197 | 4,920 | 5,117 |
| June 2026 | 4.0% | 205 | 4,973 | 5,178 |
| May 2026 | 3.5% | 185 | 5,045 | 5,230 |
| April 2026 | 3.0% | 155 | 4,946 | 5,101 |
| March 2026 | 4.0% | 202 | 4,899 | 5,101 |
| February 2026 | 4.4% | 222 | 4,869 | 5,091 |
| January 2026 | 4.4% | 222 | 4,854 | 5,076 |
| December 2025 | 3.0% | 154 | 4,930 | 5,084 |
| November 2025 | 3.5% | 177 | 4,903 | 5,080 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 3.8% | 197 | 4,966 | 5,163 |
| August 2025 | 4.2% | 222 | 5,007 | 5,229 |
| July 2025 | 4.6% | 241 | 4,971 | 5,212 |
| June 2025 | 4.3% | 227 | 5,030 | 5,257 |
| May 2025 | 4.0% | 209 | 5,015 | 5,224 |
| April 2025 | 3.5% | 181 | 4,993 | 5,174 |
| March 2025 | 4.5% | 235 | 4,931 | 5,166 |
| February 2025 | 5.0% | 258 | 4,943 | 5,201 |
| January 2025 | 5.0% | 258 | 4,875 | 5,133 |
| December 2024 | 4.2% | 214 | 4,925 | 5,139 |
| November 2024 | 4.8% | 246 | 4,898 | 5,144 |
| October 2024 | 4.6% | 235 | 4,923 | 5,158 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 4.1% | 214 | 4,960 | 5,174 |
| 2024 | 4.5% | 230 | 4,893 | 5,123 |
| 2023 | 3.8% | 195 | 4,994 | 5,189 |
| 2022 | 3.3% | 169 | 4,976 | 5,145 |
| 2021 | 3.8% | 192 | 4,881 | 5,073 |
| 2020 | 7.7% | 396 | 4,770 | 5,166 |
| 2019 | 3.7% | 198 | 5,128 | 5,326 |
| 2018 | 3.7% | 207 | 5,375 | 5,582 |
| 2017 | 3.9% | 217 | 5,355 | 5,572 |
| 2016 | 5.1% | 285 | 5,305 | 5,590 |
Police in Blackford County
Police staffing
Agencies counted (3), 2025
| Agency | Officers | Civilians | People served |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackford County Sheriff's Office | 11 | 25 | 5,751 |
| Hartford City Police Department | 11 | 2 | 5,889 |
| Dunkirk Police Department | 4 | 1 | 2,093 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Blackford County County Assessor?
- Sheila Hyer (Republican) is the County Assessor of Blackford County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Blackford County County Auditor?
- Sharon L Hartley (Republican) is the County Auditor of Blackford County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Blackford County Clerk of the Circuit Court?
- Kimberly Pitts (Republican) is the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Blackford County, Indiana.
- Who is the Blackford County County Coroner?
- Zach Crouch (Republican) is the County Coroner of Blackford County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Blackford County Prosecuting Attorney?
- Joelle Freiburger (Republican) is the Prosecuting Attorney of Blackford County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Blackford County County Recorder?
- Chris Landis (Republican) is the County Recorder of Blackford County, Indiana.
- Who is the Blackford County Sheriff?
- Jim Heflin (Republican) is the Sheriff of Blackford County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Blackford County County Surveyor?
- Paul Schriver (Republican) is the County Surveyor of Blackford County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Blackford County County Treasurer?
- Amanda (Light) Leas (Republican) is the County Treasurer of Blackford County, Indiana.
- Who are the Blackford County commissioners?
- Dan Borgenheimer (District 1); Laura Pierce Coons (District 2); John A Lancaster (District 3); Fred Tobey (County Council Member, District 1); Dan Borgenheimer (County Council Member, District 2); Patrick Cale (County Council Member, District 3); Kyle Lechien (County Council Member, District 4); Jack D Beckley (County Council Member, At-large); Casey Dick (County Council Member, At-large); Ryan C Goodspeed (County Council Member, At-large).
- What is the population of Blackford County?
- About 11,950 people, with a median age of 43.1; the median household income is $51,326 and 16.2% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Blackford County?
- 4.0% in September 2026 (preliminary): 203 people unemployed in a labor force of 5,135, against 3.8% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Blackford County?
- 18 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 3 municipal, 4 township, 1 school district and 9 special district governments.
- What cities and towns are in Blackford County?
- 10: Harrison Township, Harrison Township, Hartford City, Hartford City, Licking Township, Licking Township, Montpelier, Montpelier, Washington Township, Washington Township. Each has its own page with its mayor and council.
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