At a Glance
Median Income
$50,702
$29,828 per capita
Home Value
$121,200
Zillow: $186,551
Median Rent
$646/mo
22.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
16.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19.3% smoking rate
How Tell City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tell City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tell City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tell City residents earn a median household income of $50,702 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,828. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 234 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tell City is $121,200 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,551. Median rent is $646/month, with 22.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
17.0% of adults in Tell City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tell City has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population7,490
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density1,653/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$50,702
Per Capita$29,828
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty16.3%
County GDP$900M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,546
Housing
A+
Home Value$121,200
Rent$646
Ownership63.7%
Zillow$186,551
Housing Units3,734
Rent Burden22.6%
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,527/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain51.3 in/yr
Elevation414 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute23 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Tell City was founded in 1857.
The median home in Tell City was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.