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Birdseye, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Dubois County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
325 Population 508/sq mi density
$54,861 Median Income $21,486 per capita
$87,100 Home Value $225,512 Zillow
$425 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
234 Violent Crime/100K 943 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$54,861 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,100 home value, $425/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
234 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Birdseye enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation703 ft (214 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density508/sq mi
Coordinates38.3127°N, 86.6985°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyDubois County County
Nearest AirportOwensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.2 / 100
Community Resilience92.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

56 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 M5.2 105 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 103 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 99 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 104 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 90 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 27 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 28 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 110 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 106 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 104 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 142 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 106 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 101 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 145 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 102 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 105 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 86 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 145 km
Sep 9, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 107 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

525 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 83 fatalities, 1,429 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 27 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 67 km 31
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 46 km 11
May 28, 1996 EF4 85 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 54 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 70 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 70 km 0
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 100 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 84 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 96 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 87 km 11
May 25, 2011 EF3 67 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 60 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 73 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 56 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 11 km 1
May 23, 2000 EF3 94 km 0
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 98 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 31 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,057 32 km
2021 UNNAMED 959 31 km
2014 UNNAMED 910 27 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 98 km
2019 UNNAMED 892 27 km
2024 LONG RUN RX 774 30 km
2010 FORK RIDGE RX 697 87 km
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 4 km
2019 UNNAMED 670 87 km
2019 UNNAMED 584 30 km
2010 ROCKHOUSE HOLLOW RX 581 31 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 80°F (26°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in

Birdseye has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.0").

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