Cannelton
City in Perry County, Indiana

Cannelton is a city in Perry County, Indiana, with 1,524 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 410 ft (125 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hawesville, 1.7 miles SW.
- 1,524residents (2020 Census)
- 410 ftelevation · 125 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 3.8 km²
- 1,028 / sq mipopulation density
- 47520ZIP code
About Cannelton
Cannelton is a city in Troy Township, Perry County, Indiana, along the Ohio River. The population was 1,524 at the 2020 census. Cannelton was the smallest incorporated city in the state until 2010. It was formerly the county seat of Perry County from 1859 to 1994, when the seat was relocated to Tell City.
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Living in Cannelton
- Median household income
- $29,219
- Median home value
- $85,700
- Median rent
- $726/mo
- Median age
- 34.1
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Cannelton had 1,524 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,524 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,028 per sq mi (397 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cannelton at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | Perry County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,524 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.48 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km²) |
| Elevation | 410 ft (125 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9115° N, 86.7387° W |
| ZIP code | 47520 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1810108 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cannelton
- Hawesville, KY1.7 mi SW
- Tell City3.1 mi N
- Troy7.1 mi NW
- Cloverport, KY8.0 mi SE
- Lewisport, KY9.0 mi W
- Newtonville12.5 mi NW
- Knottsville, KY13.4 mi SW
- Grandview13.4 mi W
- Yelvington, KY13.7 mi W
- Maceo, KY14.4 mi W
- Leopold15.8 mi NE
- Rockport17.2 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Cannelton
What county is Cannelton in?
Cannelton is in Perry County, Indiana.
What is the population of Cannelton, IN?
1,524 people lived in Cannelton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cannelton, IN?
The ZIP code of Cannelton is 47520.
What is the elevation of Cannelton?
410 feet (125 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cannelton?
Hawesville (1.7 mi), Tell City (3.1 mi), Troy (7.1 mi), Cloverport (8.0 mi), Lewisport (9.0 mi).
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