Cannelton, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Hancock County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
1,506
Population
1,018/sq mi density
$35,900
Median Income
$20,937 per capita
$85,600
Home Value
$165,652 Zillow
$719
Median Rent
36.2% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
220
Violent Crime/100K
1,174 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$35,900 median income, 14.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,600 home value, $719/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
220 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Cannelton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches. The area receives 10.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,018/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9115°N, 86.7387°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Hancock County County |
| Nearest Airport | Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0469 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.4 in |
Cannelton has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (2.8").