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Bretzville, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Dubois County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
165 Population 150/sq mi density
$99,732 Median Income $48,569 per capita
$236,100 Home Value $273,083 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
234 Violent Crime/100K 943 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$99,732 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$236,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
234 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Bretzville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation551 ft (168 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density150/sq mi
Coordinates38.2965°N, 86.8663°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyDubois County County
Nearest AirportEvansville Regional (EVV)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.6"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 8.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.91"

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

59 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 91 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 89 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 85 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 90 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 77 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 37 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 40 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 100 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 92 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 89 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 145 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 92 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 145 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 87 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 131 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 88 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 77 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 91 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 142 km
Sep 9, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

507 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 93 fatalities, 1,318 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 27 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 70 km 31
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 61 km 11
May 28, 1996 EF4 99 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 57 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 80 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 61 km 1
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 82 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 98 km 3
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 97 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 66 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 64 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 48 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 95 km 24
May 30, 2004 EF3 26 km 1
May 23, 2000 EF3 99 km 0
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 42 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,336 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 38 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,057 39 km
2021 UNNAMED 959 38 km
2014 UNNAMED 910 38 km
2019 UNNAMED 892 38 km
2024 LONG RUN RX 774 36 km
2010 FORK RIDGE RX 697 97 km
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 18 km
2019 UNNAMED 670 97 km
2019 UNNAMED 584 36 km
2010 ROCKHOUSE HOLLOW RX 581 37 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) 4.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in

Bretzville has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (2.9").

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