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Cannelton, IN
City in Perry County, Indiana.
Population
1,404
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
948
ZIP codes
0
Cannelton and its ZIP codes
Cannelton at a glance
- Cannelton is about 5 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $29,219 a year, 59% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $85,700 (61% below Indiana) and median rent is $726 a month.
Local data for Cannelton, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cannelton, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$29,219
Poverty rate
39.8%
Median home value
$85,700
Median rent
$726/mo
Homeownership
46.4%
Bachelor's or higher
7.6%
Median age
34.1
Average commute
19.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (295), Irish Americans (92), Scottish Americans (49).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Perry County. PPP loans are for Cannelton.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,065
6,307 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,159
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$133M
FY 2026, $6,925 per person
How people get to work
Cannelton, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.1%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home2.8%
Average one-way commute: 19.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cannelton, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
264
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
42
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 27°F
49.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cannelton, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
23.1%
U.S. 12.8% +10.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities near Cannelton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Hawesville, KYCity | 1.3 mi | 1.6 |
| Tell CityCity | 2.7 mi | 4.5 |
| TroyTown | 7 mi | 1.1 |
| Cloverport, KYCity | 7.9 mi | 1.5 |
| Lewisport, KYCity | 9.6 mi | 1 |
| NewtonvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| Knottsville, KYCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| GrandviewTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| Yelvington, KYCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| Maceo, KYCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| LeopoldCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| RockportCity | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| ChrisneyTown | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| Whitesville, KYCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| Santa ClausTown | 17 mi | 6.5 |
| Thruston, KYCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cannelton, IN in?
- Cannelton is in Perry County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Cannelton, IN?
- About 1,404 people live in Cannelton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cannelton?
- Nearby places include Hawesville, KY (1.3 mi), Tell City (2.7 mi), Troy (7 mi), Cloverport, KY (7.9 mi), Lewisport, KY (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023