Carrollton, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Hancock County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
411 Population 384/sq mi density
$121,574 Median Income $39,259 per capita
$309,800 Home Value $311,582 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$121,574 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$309,800 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Carrollton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 20.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation836 ft (255 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density384/sq mi
Coordinates39.7055°N, 85.8199°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyHancock County County
Nearest AirportIndianapolis International (IND)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 20.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.16"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.34"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience89.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

9 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 M3.8 126 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 18 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 71 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 80 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 112 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 137 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 118 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 143 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

587 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 79 fatalities, 1,765 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 14 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 94 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 31 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 15 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 61 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 65 km 4
May 14, 1972 EF4 23 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 91 km 25
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 96 km 28
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 14 km 0
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 98 km 1
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 79 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 88 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 90 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 31 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 79 km 3
Jun 3, 2008 EF3 30 km 1
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 43 km 0
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: JPG 09 1 (6,113 ac, 1998).

Year Name Acres Distance
1998 JPG 09 1 6,113 98 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 99 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 100 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 88 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 86 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 88 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 99 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 88 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 99 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 97 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 93 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 75 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 100 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 94 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 86 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,334 98 km
2002 UNIT 28 1,259 96 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,102 47 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,019 86 km
2000 JPG 5 1,013 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.6 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.2 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.6 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in

Carrollton has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.3").

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