Borden, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Floyd County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
880 Population 633/sq mi density
$70,750 Median Income $33,534 per capita
$167,100 Home Value $225,771 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 18.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,750 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$167,100 home value, $850/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Borden experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation748 ft (228 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density633/sq mi
Coordinates38.4720°N, 85.9482°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyFloyd County County
Nearest AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 14.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.41"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood
Good Days %71.4%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0479 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.80 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score75.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.1 / 100
Community Resilience69.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 60 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 128 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 53 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 138 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 137 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 110 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 141 km
May 10, 2012 1 km NNW of Emison, Indiana M2.7 137 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 45 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 43 km
Aug 15, 2001 5 km SSE of Spottsville, Kentucky M2.7 147 km
Mar 6, 2000 0 km E of Darmstadt, Indiana M2.7 148 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 134 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 45 km
Aug 26, 2000 6 km N of Boonville, Indiana M2.6 123 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 138 km
Mar 8, 1990 4 km SW of Oak Grove, Kentucky M2.5 148 km
Apr 18, 2012 13 km W of Owensboro, Kentucky M2.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

499 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 90 fatalities, 1,546 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 83 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 97 km 31
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 22 km 11
May 28, 1996 EF4 40 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 78 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 51 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 61 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 76 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 19 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 84 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 68 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 35 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 90 km 4
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 81 km 3
May 25, 2011 EF3 56 km 0
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 71 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 35 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 95 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 56 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: JPG 09 1 (6,113 ac, 1998).

Year Name Acres Distance
1998 JPG 09 1 6,113 64 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 65 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 63 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 62 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 71 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 74 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 71 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 62 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 70 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 66 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 62 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 61 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 64 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 66 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 64 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 65 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 77 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 63 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 66 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.8 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in Driest
September 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in

Borden has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (2.8").

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