Blue Ridge, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Shelby County County
4.6
/5.0
A+
Excellent
201
Population
457/sq mi density
$160,400
Home Value
$219,205 Zillow
54°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Blue Ridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 14.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 893 ft (272 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 457/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5212°N, 85.6379°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Shelby County County |
| Nearest Airport | Indianapolis International (IND) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 90.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0458 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 19.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in |
Blue Ridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.3").