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Tennyson’s story
145 years in pictures
Census counts: 302 in 1900, a peak of 409 in 1950, 213 in 2020. The archive holds 7 old photos and papers going back to 2018 and 3 maps from 1900 on.
- 1881Tennyson is settled
TennysonIN
A town of 229, settled in 1881.
Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0
Population
229
2025 Census estimate · +6.5% since 2020
Typical home
$254K
+11.7% in a year
Household income
$42K
median
Median age
38.9
years
Jobs based here
4
A commuter town
Is Tennyson a good place to live?
24% of residents live below the poverty line in Tennyson, above both the Indiana town median (10%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Only 3 of the 594 Indiana towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Tennyson. Tennyson has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
229 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 Tennyson: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Tennyson, and how to reach them.
PowerSouthern Indiana Gas & Elec19.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterTennyson Water UtilityNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Tennyson’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 hereWarrick County Circuit Court ClerkWarrick County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2015
ZIP code4763747637 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 Tennyson.
Work & commute
In Tennyson, the median household income runs lower than in the typical Indiana or U.S. town
The top destinations are Evansville (26%), Boonville (16%) and Huntingburg (8%). Tennyson’s mean commuting time stands at 32 minutes. Half commute less than 20 miles.
0%work in town
| Tennyson | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 32 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $42,000 | $71,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Tennyson0%
Evansville26%
Boonville16%
Huntingburg8%
Scott Township4%
20 mi
median commute distance
4
jobs based in Tennyson
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Tennyson faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
The FEMA hazard score for Tennyson comes to 70 of 100. FEMA puts 54% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 12% to earthquakes. Federal disaster aid has reached households in Tennyson after 4 declared disasters, most recently in 2009.
70risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakesTornadoes
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Expect four seasons and pleasant summers in Tennyson
Expect July afternoons of 88° and January nights of 24°, with about 11 inches of snow a winter.
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
Health
How healthy Tennyson is
Tennyson: 15% of adults smoke cigarettes. Against the Indiana average, Tennyson comes out ahead on 5 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 1. 31% of Tennyson adults feel lonely, against 32% in Indiana’s towns and 33% across U.S. towns.
| Tennyson | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 26% | 23% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 32% | 33% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 26% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Indiana
5 better26 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Tennyson | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10% | 14.7% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.1% | 8.9% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 20.1% | 15.4% |
Ascension St. Vincent Warrick
8.3 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
Homes in Tennyson are worth about $254K, by Zillow’s estimate
Tennyson’s median rent is $838 a month. Values rose 12% in the 12 months to September 2026. Among households in the town, 87% are owner-occupiers.
$254KZillow home value
| Tennyson | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 87% | 76% | 73% |
| Median rent | $838 a month | $947 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Tennyson$254K
Indiana$257K
+11.7%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Tennyson
16pages on Tennyson
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Tennyson; the nearest are
Saint Meinrad School of TheologyUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · St. Meinrad17.7 miOwensboro Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Owensboro, KY25.3 mi$4,728 in-state tuitionUniversity of Southern IndianaUniversity or college · Public · Evansville31.5 mi$10,066 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Tennyson residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Indiana.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Tennyson for work
Where Tennyson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
4jobs based in Tennyson
0%of working residents work in town
20 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Tennyson
Town in Indiana, United States
Tennyson is a town in Skelton Township, Warrick County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 213 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 407 ft
- ZIP code
- 47637
- Area code
- 812
Questions about Tennyson
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Tennyson, IN a good place to live?
Tennyson has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.