Burnettsville, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Carroll County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
352 Population 469/sq mi density
$68,500 Median Income $28,216 per capita
$103,500 Home Value $195,675 Zillow
$833 Median Rent 15.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$68,500 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,500 home value, $833/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Burnettsville 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 39.0 inches. The area receives 17.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation709 ft (216 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density469/sq mi
Coordinates40.7612°N, 86.5947°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyCarroll County County
Nearest AirportPorter County Regional (VPZ)
52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 17.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood
Good Days %87.8%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0468 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score29.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability13.4 / 100
Community Resilience67.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5 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 M3.8 119 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 130 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 112 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 86 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

589 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 163 fatalities, 2,338 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 43 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 47 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 54 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 97 km 36
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 95 km 31
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 86 km 28
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 44 km 25
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 52 km 0
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 89 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 90 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 46 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 48 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 50 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 37 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 70 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 39 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 97 km 1
Jun 11, 1998 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 86 km 1
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 49 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 7 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,602 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 1,602 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
April 53°F (11°C) 3.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.9 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 2.3 in

Burnettsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.8").

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