Clay Township, IN, USA, 2013
Chrisney’s story
155 years in pictures
The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2013.
- 1871Chrisney is settled
ChrisneyIN
A town of 468, settled in 1871.
Photo: Chris Flook · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
468
2025 Census estimate · +0.6% since 2020
Typical home
$231K
+6.8% in a year
Household income
$56K
median
Median age
42.5
years
Jobs based here
40
A commuter town
Is Chrisney a good place to live?
4.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Chrisney, below both Indiana’s towns (22%) and U.S. towns (29%). Chrisney has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
468 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Chrisney: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Chrisney, and how to reach them.
PowerSouthern Indiana Gas & Elec19.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterChrisney Water DepartmentNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Chrisney’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Indiana you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSpencer County Voter Registration OfficeSpencer County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code4761147611 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Chrisney.
Work & commute
Fewer of Chrisney’s working residents work locally than in the typical Indiana or U.S. town
0.9% of working residents work locally in Chrisney, below both the Indiana town median (11%) and the median of U.S. towns (8%). Chrisney’s average trip to work is 31 minutes. The top destinations are Evansville (11%), Jasper (9%) and Carter Township (5%).
1%work in town
| Chrisney | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.9% | 11% | 8% |
| Median household income | $56,000 | $71,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 10% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Chrisney1%
Evansville11%
Jasper9%
Carter Township5%
Boonville5%
21 mi
median commute distance
40
jobs based in Chrisney
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Chrisney has four seasons and pleasant summers
Chrisney has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Chrisney is 88°F.
11″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter27–45°
Spring45–67°
Summer65–87°
Fall46–69°
Oct 25
typical first frost
Apr 12
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Safety
Crime reported in Chrisney
No violent or property crimes were reported in Chrisney in 2025. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Chrisney is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
0
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Health
How healthy Chrisney is
Chrisney tracks Indiana closely on all 32 CDC measures. 27% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Chrisney.
| Chrisney | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 26% | 23% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 39% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 37% | 36% |
32 measures vs. Indiana
0 better32 too close to call0 worse
Ascension St. Vincent Warrick
12.8 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
Chrisney’s typical home value is about $231K
The typical Chrisney home is worth about $231,000, up 6.8% in a year, 10% below the Indiana typical home.
$231KZillow home value
Typical home value
Chrisney$231K
Indiana$257K
+6.8%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
Earthquakes leads a moderate hazard risk in Chrisney
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities.
54risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
EarthquakesInland floodingTornadoes
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 15 attractions →Holiday World & Splashin' Safari and 8 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Chrisney. Close and well known come first.
10 mi Theme parkHoliday World & Splashin' Safari
30 mi MuseumUSS LST-325
7 mi National MemorialLincoln Boyhood National Memorial116K visitors a year
24 mi Ancient siteAngel Mounds
29 mi Stadium & arenaFord Center
31 mi Zoo & aquariumMesker Park Zoo and Botanic GardenSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Holiday World & Splashin' Safari: Holiday World & Splashin' Safari, Public domain · USS LST-325: Wikideas1, CC0 · Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial: Rene Sturgell, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Angel Mounds: Heironymous Rowe (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ford Center: Nyttend, Public domain · Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden: Randella (talk), CC BY 3.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Chrisney
17pages on Chrisney
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Chrisney; the nearest are
Saint Meinrad School of TheologyUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · St. Meinrad16.1 miOwensboro Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Owensboro, KY20.5 mi$4,728 in-state tuitionUniversity of Southern IndianaUniversity or college · Public · Evansville35.3 mi$10,066 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Chrisney residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Indiana.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Chrisney for work
Where Chrisney’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
40jobs based in Chrisney
1%of working residents work in town
21 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Chrisney
Town in Indiana, United States
Chrisney is a town in Grass Township, Spencer County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 465 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1871
- Area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 469 ft
- ZIP code
- 47611
- Area code
- 812
Questions about Chrisney
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Chrisney, IN a good place to live?
Chrisney has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.