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Arthur, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Pike County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
311 Population 444/sq mi density
$112,500 Home Value $168,107 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
629 Violent Crime/100K 2,662 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
629 violent crimes/100K (66% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Arthur experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation478 ft (146 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density444/sq mi
Coordinates38.3467°N, 87.2443°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyPike County County
Nearest AirportEvansville Regional (EVV)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.3"
38% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.16"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score19.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.2 / 100
Community Resilience58.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

63 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 57 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 56 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 59 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 56 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 54 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 70 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 73 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 59 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 74 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 56 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 148 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 117 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 59 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 98 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 54 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 55 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 147 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 131 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 55 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

490 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 97 fatalities, 1,034 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 93 km 31
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 53 km 6
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 92 km 11
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 79 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 25 km 6
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 49 km 0
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 94 km 6
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 80 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 94 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 79 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 65 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 38 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 74 km 24
May 30, 2004 EF3 59 km 1
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 38 km 0
Apr 3, 1989 EF3 35 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,336 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 68 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,057 70 km
2021 UNNAMED 959 69 km
2014 UNNAMED 910 71 km
2019 UNNAMED 892 71 km
2024 LONG RUN RX 774 65 km
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 51 km
2019 UNNAMED 584 65 km
2010 ROCKHOUSE HOLLOW RX 581 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (1°C) 2.8 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.5 in

Arthur has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (2.8").

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