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Burrows, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Carroll County County

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
106 Population 279/sq mi density
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
89 Violent Crime/100K 4,612 property/100K
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
89 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Burrows 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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. 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 41.

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)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation698 ft (213 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density279/sq mi
Coordinates40.6772°N, 86.5092°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyCarroll County County
Nearest AirportPorter County Regional (VPZ)
60 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 17.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

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

7 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 M3.8 115 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 139 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 121 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 104 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 82 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 131 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

571 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 97 fatalities, 1,876 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 43 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 47 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 56 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 96 km 4
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 79 km 28
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 47 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 33 km 25
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 80 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 80 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 95 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 47 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 36 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 46 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 28 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 75 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 33 km 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF3 48 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 82 km 1
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 48 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 7 118 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 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.7 in

Burrows has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.8").

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