Cannelton, IN

Cannelton, Indiana

Cannelton, Indiana, in Perry county, is 22 miles NE of Owensboro, Kentucky (center to center) and 58 miles SW of Louisville, Kentucky. As of the year 2000 census, 1,209 people lived in Cannelton.

The People and Families of Cannelton

In Cannelton, about 49% of adults are married. Cannelton is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the city; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cannelton had a median family income of $37,188.

Cannelton Housing

An estimated 65% of living spaces in Cannelton are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, Cannelton offers inexpensive rents. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in the city compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Cannelton, 93% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Cannelton is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

High Points

Cannelton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 6%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Cannelton, IN

Comparing Cannelton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Cannelton Almanac

Cannelton Climate

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• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Cannelton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Cannelton, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Cannelton Public Libraries

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Cannelton High Schools (2004)

CANNELTON ELEM & HIGH SCHOOL
3RD/TAYLOR STS
812-547-4126
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 281 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14

Cannelton Colleges

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