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Bruceville, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Knox County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
445 Population 1,309/sq mi density
$52,750 Median Income $28,493 per capita
$86,900 Home Value $200,336 Zillow
$692 Median Rent 29.4% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
451 Violent Crime/100K 5,208 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$52,750 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,900 home value, $692/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
451 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Bruceville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches. The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation537 ft (164 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density1,309/sq mi
Coordinates38.7580°N, 87.4154°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyKnox County County
Nearest AirportLawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.8"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 8.5"
Wettest Month (May) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0482 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score55.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.2 / 100
Community Resilience84.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
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

61 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 53 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 52 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 89 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 53 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 106 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 90 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 120 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 107 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 57 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 30 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 52 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 115 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 54 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 125 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 134 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 88 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 50 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 51 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 103 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

466 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 28 fatalities, 626 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 96 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 33 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 99 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 77 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 94 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 77 km 0
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 44 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 58 km 6
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 84 km 2
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 92 km 1
May 25, 2011 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 71 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 26 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 88 km 1
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 87 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 34 km 0
Apr 3, 1989 EF3 60 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 97 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RICEVILLE RX (671 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.6 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in

Bruceville has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (2.5").

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