Arlington, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Rush County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
491 Population 614/sq mi density
$49,241 Median Income $21,488 per capita
$137,800 Home Value $247,051 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$49,241 median income, 28.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,800 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Arlington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The area receives 19.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation908 ft (277 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density614/sq mi
Coordinates39.6411°N, 85.5771°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyRush County County
Nearest AirportIndianapolis International (IND)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.9"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 19.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.22"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score15.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.5 / 100
Community Resilience70.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively 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: M3.8 on Jun 17, 2021.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 148 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 8 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 90 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 101 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 134 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 110 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 131 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

555 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 23 fatalities, 963 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 96 km 3
May 27, 2019 EF4 97 km 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 35 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 73 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 9 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 58 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 53 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 14 km 0
May 14, 1972 EF4 45 km 0
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 20 km 0
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 71 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 47 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 66 km 3
Jun 3, 2008 EF3 22 km 1
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 41 km 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF3 94 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: JPG 09 1 (6,113 ac, 1998).

Year Name Acres Distance
1998 JPG 09 1 6,113 86 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 87 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 88 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 89 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 75 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 73 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 75 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 88 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 76 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 87 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 87 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 88 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 85 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 81 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 88 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 88 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 82 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 88 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 82 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 3.4 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.8 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.0 in
June 71°F (22°C) 5.1 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.5 in
December 32°F (0°C) 3.2 in

Arlington has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (2.2").

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