Indiana
Tell City is a small city in Indiana with a population of 7,490. Residents earn $50,702 per year, which is 33% below the national average.
Based on current data, Tell City receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Tell City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Tell City is $50,702, 33% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 16.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Tell City is $121,200, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $646 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Tell City is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 14 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,918 per 100,000, near the national average.
17.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Tell City enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 97.6% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
| 82% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,702 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,828 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,546 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,648 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.3% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 234 |
| County GDP | $900M |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Healthcare | 16 |
| Retail | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,286 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.89% |
| Commute Time | 22.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |
| Census Median | $121,200 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $176,601 |
| Census Median Rent | $646 |
| 44% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,286 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.89% |
| Obesity | 38.2% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.7% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.5% |
| Depression | 28.1% |
| Mental Distress | 20.3% |
| Physical Distress | 14.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.3% |
| Premature Death | 9,527/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 25.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Total Violent | 13.7/100K |
| 96% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 13.7/100K |
| Total Property | 1,918.3/100K |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 260.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,616.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 41.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.2 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.3 inches |
| 35% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 414 ft (126 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,653/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9530°N, 86.7593°W |
| County FIPS | 21091 |
Winner: Republican by 47.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.0% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,653/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Retail Stores | 17 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 22.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |