Ambia, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Warren County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
184 Population 1,227/sq mi density
$61,500 Median Income $16,460 per capita
$55,000 Home Value $157,585 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$61,500 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Ambia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The area receives 17.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.8°F
8% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation739 ft (225 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density1,227/sq mi
Coordinates40.4893°N, 87.5163°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyWarren County County
Nearest AirportVermilion Regional (DNV)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 17.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.86"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score5.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.8 / 100
Community Resilience61.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 76 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 125 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 104 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 143 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 148 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 62 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 111 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

623 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 87 fatalities, 1,719 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 48 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 44 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 33 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 61 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 97 km 25
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 76 km 28
Apr 17, 1963 EF4 91 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 100 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 62 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 55 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 59 km 1
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 47 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 59 km 1
Jun 20, 1974 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 83 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1954 MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) Avalanche 3.0 m 7 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,602 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 1,602 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.7 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.6 in
June 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 3.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
October 53°F (11°C) 3.2 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.0 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.2 in

Ambia has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (1.9").

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