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Bunker Hill, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Miami County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
956 Population 2,451/sq mi density
$46,389 Median Income $25,755 per capita
$85,400 Home Value $185,601 Zillow
$632 Median Rent 21.6% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
315 Violent Crime/100K 3,207 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$46,389 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,400 home value, $632/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
315 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Bunker Hill experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. The area receives 24.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation816 ft (249 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density2,451/sq mi
Coordinates40.6601°N, 86.1014°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyMiami County County
Nearest AirportDelaware County Regional (MIE)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.1"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 24.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score52.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.4 / 100
Community Resilience54.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 17, 2021.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 137 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 123 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 127 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 114 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 104 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 114 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 108 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 147 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 117 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

622 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 130 fatalities, 2,304 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 99 km 0
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 74 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 79 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 98 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 89 km 18
May 14, 1972 EF4 99 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 97 km 28
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 62 km 4
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 96 km 31
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 72 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 37 km 25
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 46 km 1
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 99 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 47 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 36 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 61 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 23 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 7 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1954 MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) Avalanche 3.0 m 7 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.9 in
April 49°F (10°C) 4.0 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
December 29°F (-1°C) 3.0 in

Bunker Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.0").

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