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Tell City, Indiana

Introduction to Tell City, Indiana

Located in Perry county, Tell City, Indiana, 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 residents.

Tell City History

Tell City was founded in 1858 by the Swiss Colonization Society which aimed at making it a planned industrial city. Prior to the first settlement in the region, the area was known as "Helvetia". Later, it was renamed "Tell City", a name that was easier to pronounce and remember for Englishmen. The city was named in honor of the legendary Swiss hero and liberator, William Tell. The bustling Ohio River flows across the city.

Tell City and nearby Attractions

  • Hoosier Heights Country Club
  • Legion Field
  • Little Windy Creek
  • Hoosier National Forest
  • International Bluegrass Music Museum
  • Saddle Lake Recreation Area

Things To Do In Tell City

The Schweizer Fest is celebrated by the residents of Tell City in the month of August every year. The Ohio River Scenic Byway and the Hoosier National Forest are in the region. The International Bluegrass Music Museum is held in the area every year. Holiday World is also close by.

Tell City Transportation

The closest airport to the city is the Louisville International-Standiford Field Airport.

Tell City Higher Education

Higher education is available at the University of Evansville, the Elizabethtown Community College, and the University of Southern Indiana.

High Points

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

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Affordability of Rents
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Top 6%Tell City Affordability of Rents

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 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population910
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men45
Male Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Racial Diversity14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better55
People Above Poverty53
Median Family Income44
College Educated Adults26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use47
Working at Home23
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Housing Recently Built46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime75
Low Property Crime66
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