Buckskin, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Gibson County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
54 Population 81/sq mi density
57°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
100.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Buckskin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation441 ft (134 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density81/sq mi
Coordinates38.2255°N, 87.4148°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyGibson County County
Nearest AirportEvansville Regional (EVV)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.9"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 10.8"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.14"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.07"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score48.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.9 / 100
Community Resilience90.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

65 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 48 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 47 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 39 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 47 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 81 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 34 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 49 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 80 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 86 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 47 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 50 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 98 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 86 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 45 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 46 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 149 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 113 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 137 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 65 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

503 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 84 fatalities, 1,038 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 95 km 31
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 61 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 92 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 100 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 28 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 99 km 1
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 43 km 0
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 52 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 94 km 6
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 62 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 73 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 99 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 55 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 56 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 54 km 24
May 30, 2004 EF3 75 km 1
May 11, 2003 EF3 91 km 0
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 57 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 77 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,057 79 km
2021 UNNAMED 959 79 km
2014 UNNAMED 910 82 km
2019 UNNAMED 892 82 km
2024 LONG RUN RX 774 74 km
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 67 km
2019 UNNAMED 584 74 km
2010 ROCKHOUSE HOLLOW RX 581 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.6 in
April 57°F (14°C) 5.1 in Wettest
May 67°F (19°C) 5.1 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.1 in Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.8 in

Buckskin has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (3.1").

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