Tell City Indiana Map

About Tell City, Indiana

Tell City is a locality in Perry County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,505. The population density is 637.9 people per km². Tell City is located at 37.9514°N, 86.7678°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Indiana/Tell_City) timezone. ZIP code: 47586.

Tell City rests against the Ohio River, a broad, brown artery that shapes the very character of this southern Indiana landscape. It lies 22.5 miles east-north-east of Owensboro, KY (from Owensboro, KY: bearing 57°T), and is situated 7.3 miles south-west of Perry. Here, the land rises with a gentle, persistent effort from the riverbanks, not in dramatic bluffs, but in rolling hills that wear their green cloaks with quiet dignity. These hills, cloaked in mature hardwoods, offer glimpses of the water through the trees, a constant, low murmur of movement. The air carries the scent of damp earth and the distant hum of industry, a familiar blend that settles deep. The story of Tell City is deeply entwined with the Ohio River, a lifeline for commerce and a reminder of the currents that have shaped its past. Founded by Swiss immigrants in the mid-19th century, seeking a fresh start and a community built on shared ideals, the town retains echoes of that European heritage in its sturdy architecture and a certain methodical approach to life. For decades, manufacturing, particularly in furniture and later in plastics, formed the backbone of Tell City's economy, its factories a visible presence along the riverfront, now largely repurposed or silent. The river itself remains a focal point, a place for quiet contemplation or the purposeful glide of barges, carrying goods downstream and shaping the town’s enduring, riverine identity.

About This Tell City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tell City, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.951445, -86.767766. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Tell City and Perry County.

Detailed location data for Tell City includes the ZIP code (47586), telephone area code (812), county seat of Perry County (Tell City), and school district assignment (Tell City-Troy Township School Corporation). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Tell City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.