Billtown, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Clay County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
170 Population 395/sq mi density
$62,500 Median Income $22,308 per capita
54°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$62,500 median income, 9.3% unemployment
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Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Billtown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 19.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation617 ft (188 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density395/sq mi
Coordinates39.5101°N, 87.1873°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyClay County County
Nearest AirportTerre Haute Regional (HUF)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.8"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 19.9"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.74"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.03"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability19.7 / 100
Community Resilience76.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 132 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 131 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 132 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 37 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 136 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 131 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 81 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 49 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 132 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 47 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 133 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 130 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 131 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 99 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 63 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 18 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 134 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 82 km
Sep 9, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 136 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

509 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 39 fatalities, 741 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 99 km 1
May 14, 1972 EF4 99 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 63 km 28
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 46 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 93 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 89 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 92 km 0
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 94 km 1
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 34 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 59 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 55 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 100 km 0
Jul 30, 1992 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 10, 1986 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 64 km 1
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 83 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 91 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,102 100 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in Wettest
May 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.6 in

Billtown has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.0").

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