Tell City, IN

Tell City, Indiana

Tell City, Indiana, in Perry county, is 22 miles NE of Owensboro, Kentucky (center to center) and 58 miles W of Louisville, Kentucky. The city contains a population of approximately 7,845.

The People and Families of Tell City

In Tell City, about 55% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Tell City, which is home to many people who live alone.

The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tell City had a median family income of $41,300.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Tell City favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Tell City Housing

Tell City has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 71% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for Indiana.

Commuting

In Tell City, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 6%

Comparative Profile of Tell City, IN

Comparing Tell City 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
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Tell City Almanac

Tell City Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Tell City Public Libraries

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Tell City Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Tell City residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Tell City, 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

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Tell City High Schools (2004)

TELL CITY HIGH SCHOOL
900 12TH ST
812-547-3131
Serves 496 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Tell City Colleges

(List of All Indiana Colleges)

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