Tell City, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Hancock County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
7,490
Population
1,653/sq mi density
$50,702
Median Income
$29,828 per capita
$121,200
Home Value
$176,601 Zillow
$646
Median Rent
22.6% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
14
Violent Crime/100K
1,918 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$50,702 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,200 home value, $646/mo rent
F
Safety
1.2 / 5.0
14 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$121,200
57% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$646/mo
44% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
63.7%
3% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,734
Median year built: 1964
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$121,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$176,601
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
63.7%
Owner-Occupied
36.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$816/mo
1 Bedroom
$882/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,096/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,391/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,590/mo
Census median rent:
$646/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
22.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
27% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1964
Average age of housing stock: 62 years
Homeownership Rate
63.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $121,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $176,601 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $646 |
| FMR Studio | $816 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $882 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,096 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,391 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,590 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 63.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 36.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,734 |
| Median Year Built | 1964 |
| Rent Burden | 22.6% |
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