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Burns City, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Martin County County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
58 Population 78/sq mi density
56°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
451 Violent Crime/100K 5,208 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
451 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Burns City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation674 ft (205 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density78/sq mi
Coordinates38.8171°N, 86.8937°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyMartin County County
Nearest AirportLawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.16"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score12.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability43.0 / 100
Community Resilience70.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

53 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 95 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 94 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 118 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 95 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 114 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 83 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 118 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 71 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 81 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 99 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 138 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 89 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 94 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 106 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 96 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 92 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 133 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 93 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 138 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

468 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 36 fatalities, 705 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 84 km 6
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 75 km 11
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 64 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 32 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 53 km 0
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 86 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 55 km 2
May 25, 2011 EF3 46 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 25 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 26 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 61 km 1
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 52 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 72 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 53 km 0
Jul 30, 1992 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 23 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 3, 1989 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 10, 1986 EF3 69 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 64 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 90 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,102 92 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,057 90 km
2021 UNNAMED 959 89 km
2014 UNNAMED 910 84 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 64 km
2019 UNNAMED 892 84 km
2024 LONG RUN RX 774 88 km
2010 FORK RIDGE RX 697 63 km
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 59 km
2019 UNNAMED 670 63 km
2019 UNNAMED 584 88 km
2010 ROCKHOUSE HOLLOW RX 581 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.7 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in

Burns City has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (2.7").

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