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Avoca, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Lawrence County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
344 Population 164/sq mi density
$74,167 Median Income $44,090 per capita
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
112 Violent Crime/100K 3,799 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,167 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
112 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
31.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Avoca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. The area receives 16.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation572 ft (174 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density164/sq mi
Coordinates38.9172°N, 86.5556°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyLawrence County County
Nearest AirportTerre Haute Regional (HUF)
55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.0"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 16.4"
Wettest Month (May) 5.00"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score47.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.9 / 100
Community Resilience67.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively 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

45 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 M5.2 127 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 125 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 146 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 126 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 87 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 141 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 119 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 82 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 109 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 130 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 100 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 126 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 75 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 95 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 128 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 123 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 124 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 135 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 79 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

518 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 57 fatalities, 960 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 96 km 6
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 63 km 11
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 25 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 94 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 15 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 81 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 76 km 4
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 98 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 45 km 2
May 25, 2011 EF3 18 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 9 km 0
Jun 3, 2008 EF3 97 km 1
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 56 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 79 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 65 km 1
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 35 km 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 98 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 54 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 98 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 99 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 98 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 98 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 97 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 98 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 96 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 97 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 97 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 97 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 97 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 97 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 96 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 99 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 34 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 99 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 97 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 98 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 96 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,334 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 74°F (24°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in

Avoca has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.8").

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