Bridgeton, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Parke County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
68 Population 174/sq mi density
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bridgeton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. The area receives 13.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation565 ft (172 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density174/sq mi
Coordinates39.6455°N, 87.1764°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyParke County County
Nearest AirportTerre Haute Regional (HUF)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 13.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.60"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability58.5 / 100
Community Resilience43.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very 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 Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 146 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 145 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 146 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 23 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 150 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 130 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 94 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 47 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 146 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 39 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 147 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 145 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 145 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 104 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 48 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 148 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 96 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 25 km
Sep 9, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 150 km
Jun 24, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M2.9 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

551 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 60 fatalities, 1,019 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 95 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 93 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 95 km 18
May 14, 1972 EF4 95 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 49 km 28
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 82 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 55 km 2
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 83 km 0
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 85 km 1
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 25 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 94 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 63 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 63 km 0
Jul 30, 1992 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 10, 1986 EF3 64 km 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 49 km 1
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,547 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 98 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
April 53°F (12°C) 5.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.0 in
June 71°F (22°C) 5.5 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.9 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.3 in

Bridgeton has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (2.6").

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