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Living in Tell City

There were 19 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. The city had 2 schools in 2026. In July 2026, median gross rent was US$657 per month and the median home value was US$139,000. In July 2026, Tell City had a population of 7,505.

Last checked 2026-09-1926 sources

Population7,441people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,998EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent577.5EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate5.28%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,043offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 34% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean6.54µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Tell City?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Tell City.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 65.4%, and the vacancy rate was 6.98% in July 2026. 40.6% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Tell City recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€70
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22

Supplemental estimate lane, not official statistics: Internet, 60 Mbps. The others are published prices.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited69.66 EUR/month31 Dec 2023Numbeo - Cost of Living in Tell City (Wayback Machine capture 20231029172338)26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan21Official · national market
Median gross rent$657/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent40.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)6.98 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)707.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)2Official
Median monthly rent577.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes65 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Tell City a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker53%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 41–65%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 45–67%
Student61%strong on cost, weak on work · range 51–71%
Family72%strong on safety, weak on cost · range 63–81%
Retirement57%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 46–68%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

1.2% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 87 of 7,441 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$52,949 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Tell City is 5.3%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income52,949 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband65.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with a broadband subscription83.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with internet but no subscription3.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households without internet11.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with satellite internet8.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Median gross salary2,998 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)22Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate5.28 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Tell City?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

United States median gross pay: €4,747 (2026-08-03).
Left over each month€2,860of €3,659 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€3,659
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €708
Internet€70 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Tell City (Wayback Machine capture 20231029172338) · 2023-12-31− €70
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€2,860
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Tell City Salary needed to live in Tell City

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Tell City. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Tell City. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher92.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Schools2 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents22.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents19 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations1,450 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Tell City when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesTell City highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Tell City highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Tell City1,043
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,043 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Recorded violent crimes10 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time22.28 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers walking to work0.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Nearest airportHNB3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport37 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Tell City. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
Open official information
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Tell City.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Tell City is 6.5 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.54 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202425Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 4.72 · Feb 7.06 · Mar 12.33 · Apr 18.72 · May 23.56 · Jun 27.89 · Jul 29.61 · Aug 29.28 · Sep 26.22 · Oct 20.06 · Nov 12.72 · Dec 6.89 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00128698 (TELL CITY)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -3.44 · Feb -2.11 · Mar 1.94 · Apr 7.17 · May 12.72 · Jun 17.56 · Jul 19.61 · Aug 18.72 · Sep 14.67 · Oct 8.33 · Nov 2.83 · Dec -1.06 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00128698 (TELL CITY)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 0.611 · Feb 2.5 · Mar 7.17 · Apr 12.94 · May 18.11 · Jun 22.72 · Jul 24.61 · Aug 24 · Sep 20.44 · Oct 14.22 · Nov 7.78 · Dec 2.94 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 84.84 · Feb 89.66 · Mar 121.4 · Apr 127.5 · May 140.2 · Jun 124 · Jul 103.4 · Aug 71.63 · Sep 82.04 · Oct 93.98 · Nov 94.49 · Dec 112 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00121256 (CANNELTON)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading83.2 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean8.7 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,277 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature24.83 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature14.16 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature5.03 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Lexington ±0.5 °C. Elsewhere: Reims (France) ±3.3 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±3.3 °C, Markham (Canada) ±3.5 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±3.5 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±3.5 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 87 is not 0.7% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share0.706 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)7Official
Foreign residents87 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density633.7 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau8Official
Population7,441 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program20Official
Population covered by crime statistics7,518 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value139,000 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Owner-occupied homes65.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Labour force participation rate59.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Residents born abroad1.16 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents0.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Non-citizens, share of residents0.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Flu vaccination coverage62.48 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage5Official
Mammography screening coverage73.4 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate6Official
Residents without health insurance4.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher16.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available90.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers aged 16 and over3,466 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers mainly working from home4.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households using cellular data plans71.99 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official

Alternatives for people set on Tell City

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Plainfield as a Tell City alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 426 km, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 0.7% Tell City+765%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 7,441 Tell City+573%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,998 Tell City+61%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 1,043 Tell City−29%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 5.3% Tell City−29%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 37.0 km Tell City−76%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 6.5 µg/m³ Tell City+19%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Tell City

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Knottsville 23.8 km away
Salary
5,428 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

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Bradford7,442 residentsStevensville7,442 residentsMarion7,440 residentsFlatwoods7,439 residentsWharton borough7,444 residentsSwainsboro7,436 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in Tell City?

The unemployment rate is 5.28 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Tell City?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.54 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Tell City?

Police recorded 1,043 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Tell City?

The published population is 7,441 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Tell City?

87 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Tell City a good place to live?

Tell City may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Tell City?

Knottsville is near Tell City. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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  title = {Tell City, United States: population, rent, salary, jobs},
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Sources

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  1. 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables api.census.gov · checked 2026-10-04
  2. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  3. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  5. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  7. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00121256 (CANNELTON) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  7. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00128698 (TELL CITY) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  8. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  9. U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb Places (layer 4 incorporated places, layer 5 CDPs; identical query) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-11
  10. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  11. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  12. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  13. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  14. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  15. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  16. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Tell City (Wayback Machine capture 20231029172338) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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