Boston, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Union County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
262
Population
1,191/sq mi density
$67,734
Median Income
$20,964 per capita
$75,000
Home Value
$152,229 Zillow
$942
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$67,734 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,000 home value, $942/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Boston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The area receives 24.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,131 ft (345 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,191/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7412°N, 84.8518°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Union County County |
| Nearest Airport | Middletown Regional/Hook Field (MWO) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 5.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.1 in |
Boston has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.3").