City profile · Indiana · Census ACS 2023

Cannelton, IN

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Cannelton - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

1,506
Residents
$35,900
Median income
$85,600
Median home
$956
Median rent (state)

Cannelton - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Cannelton places in the 5th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

5th
percentile, household income
5th
percentile, home value
11th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Cannelton, IN

Indiana's Cannelton is a small town, with 1,506 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Median household income here is $35,900 per year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 24.0%. Home values in Cannelton run a median of $85,600, and the median resident age is 36.3 years. Educational attainment runs 8.4% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 43.4% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 0 residential units were authorized in 2024 (No Permits). The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 57.3°F with 49.0 inches of precipitation per year and 10.7 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in Indiana run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Indiana at 93.3 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Below Average). A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $956 per month statewide. Monthly utility costs average around $235 across Indiana, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Natural-hazard exposure scores 35.0 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low).

Population

1,506 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Indiana

Median Household Income

$35,900 /yr

Poverty 24.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

93.3 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Indiana average

How does Cannelton compare to other US cities?

Where Cannelton sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 5% higher than other cities
Home value 5% pricier than other cities
Median rent 11% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Cannelton against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Indiana only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Indiana-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places Cannelton near the bottom of Indiana's cities

Among the 850 Indiana cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Cannelton ranks #610 - the 0th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Cannelton only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#744 of 766
3rd percentile in Indiana
Median Gross Rent
#610 of 850
0th percentile in Indiana
Median Home Value
#674 of 771
12th percentile in Indiana
Poverty Rate
#63 of 849
93rd percentile in Indiana
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#630 of 850
26th percentile in Indiana

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Indiana only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

5thIncome percentile

5th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Cannelton's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$85,600 Among the most affordable more affordable than 95% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Above this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Cannelton $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Cannelton, IN Cannelton, IN's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Cannelton, IN-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Cannelton, IN median $35,900/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Cannelton, IN's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Cannelton, IN. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 8.4%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 24.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 43.4%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
1,506
Median Income
$35,900
Median Home Value
$85,600
Median Age
36.3
Poverty Rate
24.0%
Labor force participation
43.4%
Bachelor's Degree+
8.4%

Climate

Avg Temperature
57.3°F
Annual Precipitation
49.0"
Annual Snowfall
10.7"

Schools

Total Schools
1
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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1,480 residents1,500 residents1,520 residents1,540 residents 202020212022202320242025 1,521 residents 1,488 residents ▼ -2.2%
Cannelton's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 0
2021 1
2022 0
2023 0
2024 0

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
81.5%
Carpool
10.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
4.1%
Work from Home
2.2%
Other
1.9%

Based on 493 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Indiana - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$110
avg/month
Natural Gas
$80
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$235
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Indiana state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Indiana state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Cannelton sits in

Cost of Living Index
93.3
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$956/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
35.0 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

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1,503 people
Oolitic
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Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Cannelton's 1,506 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Susitna North, AK
1,506 people
Belleair Beach, FL
1,506 people
Red Lake, MN
1,506 people
Intercourse, PA
1,506 people
Laguna Park, TX
1,506 people
Lorena, TX
1,506 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Cannelton's $35,900 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Moore Haven, FL
$35,903 median income
Adel, GA
$35,897 median income
Caruthersville, MO
$35,903 median income
Forest City, NC
$35,897 median income
Ware Shoals, SC
$35,896 median income
Cypress Quarters, FL
$35,893 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Cannelton, IN Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Cannelton, IN - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 92.8% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 1.7% White 92.8% Black or African American 2.7% Asian 0.0% American Indian 1.7% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.0% Two or more races 1.9% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Cannelton compares to nearby Indiana cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Cannelton (this city) 1,506 $35,900
Daleville 1,503 $52,202
Oolitic 1,461 $61,696
Odon 1,458 $44,632
Census ACS 5-year FIPS IN NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Cannelton, IN?

What is the population of Cannelton, IN? +

The population of Cannelton, IN stands at 1,506 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Cannelton, IN? +

Cannelton households earn a median of $35,900 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Cannelton? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Cannelton; the closest available measure is the Indiana state average, a cost of living index of 93.3 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Indiana vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Cannelton, IN? +

The median home value in Cannelton is $85,600, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Cannelton? +

The average annual temperature in Cannelton runs 57.3°F, 49.0 inches of precipitation, and 10.7 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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