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Perry County, IN
4 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Perry County, Indiana.
Population
19,270
Land area
382sq mi
People per sq mi
50
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Perry County
Perry County at a glance
- Perry County is 74% less dense than Indiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $61,151 a year, 15% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,400 (25% below Indiana) and median rent is $682 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Tell City (7,505), Cannelton (1,404) and Troy (608).
Local data for Perry County, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Perry County, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,151
Poverty rate
15.0%
Median home value
$163,400
Prices +6.0% in a year
Median rent
$682/mo
Homeownership
75.5%
Bachelor's or higher
16.6%
Median age
41.9
Average commute
23.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,787), Irish Americans (2,422), French Americans (805).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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
PPP loans
$21.7M
450 loans, 3,172 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$43.6K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Perry County, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.8%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Perry County, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
264
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
42
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 26°F
51.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Perry County, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Perry County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Perry County, IN?
- Tell City is the largest city or town in Perry County, with about 7,505 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Perry County?
- Perry County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 47514, 47515, 47520, 47525, 47551.
- What is the population of Perry County, IN?
- About 19,270 people live in Perry County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Perry County?
- Perry County borders Dubois County, Meade County, KY, Breckinridge County, KY, Spencer County, Crawford County, Hancock County, KY.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023