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Blairsville, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Posey County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
162 Population 130/sq mi density
$81,250 Median Income $36,015 per capita
$276,800 Home Value $294,416 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$81,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$276,800 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Blairsville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation414 ft (126 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density130/sq mi
Coordinates38.0795°N, 87.7631°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyPosey County County
Nearest AirportEvansville Regional (EVV)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.9"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 10.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0478 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score46.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability26.4 / 100
Community Resilience91.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively 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

74 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 43 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 43 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 9 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 148 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 42 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 16 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 112 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 92 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 40 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 117 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 42 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 63 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 44 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 145 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 42 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 150 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 67 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 42 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 127 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

497 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 63 fatalities, 933 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 89 km 6
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 89 km 8
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 95 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 50 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 65 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 82 km 0
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 45 km 0
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 19 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 95 km 6
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 31 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 45 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 49 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 62 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 87 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 28 km 24
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 78 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 90 km 1
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GAP VIEW RX (1,575 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 86 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 75 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 99 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 87 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 73 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 76 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 99 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 87 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 87 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 88 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,008 88 km
2024 CAVE HILL RX 999 72 km
2017 UNNAMED 994 76 km
2021 ONE HORSE GAP RX 865 88 km
2024 COPPEROUS BRANCH RX 744 98 km
2019 HARRIS BRANCH RX 716 73 km
2010 ONE HORSE GAP 687 86 km
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 100 km
2013 UNNAMED 651 98 km
2021 UNNAMED 629 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.4 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.0 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in

Blairsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (2.9").

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