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Bainbridge, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Putnam County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
553 Population 1,383/sq mi density
$56,731 Median Income $30,866 per capita
$148,400 Home Value $278,794 Zillow
$934 Median Rent 34.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
1,261 Violent Crime/100K 2,834 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$56,731 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,400 home value, $934/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,261 violent crimes/100K (232% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Bainbridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. The area receives 22.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation926 ft (282 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density1,383/sq mi
Coordinates39.7614°N, 86.8113°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyPutnam County County
Nearest AirportIndianapolis International (IND)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.1"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 22.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score42.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability31.5 / 100
Community Resilience70.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
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 Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

12 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 41 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 123 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 100 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 25 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 5 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 137 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 39 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 120 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 58 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 149 km
May 10, 2012 1 km NNW of Emison, Indiana M2.7 119 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

586 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 87 fatalities, 1,937 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 74 km 0
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 81 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 80 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 87 km 18
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 99 km 0
May 14, 1972 EF4 63 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 80 km 25
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 29 km 28
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 63 km 0
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 89 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 52 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 66 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 94 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 65 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 100 km 0
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 61 km 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF3 95 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 9 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 59 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 47 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,547 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 85 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,102 82 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.3 in
March 40°F (5°C) 3.5 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.7 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.1 in

Bainbridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.2").

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