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Cass, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Sullivan County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
58 Population 264/sq mi density
$78,333 Median Income $125,810 per capita
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
56 Violent Crime/100K 3,887 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$78,333 median income, 25.9% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
56 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cass experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above US avg
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation580 ft (177 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density264/sq mi
Coordinates39.0876°N, 87.2773°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountySullivan County County
Nearest AirportTerre Haute Regional (HUF)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.2"
24% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.36"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.3 / 100
Community Resilience63.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very 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

50 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 88 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 87 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 128 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 88 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 128 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 126 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 83 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 43 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 92 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 125 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 79 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 88 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 89 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 87 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 86 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 117 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 87 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 95 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 111 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 35 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

445 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 561 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 73 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 87 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 71 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 90 km 0
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 80 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 71 km 6
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 53 km 2
May 25, 2011 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 64 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 47 km 0
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 59 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 74 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 77 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 57 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 3, 1989 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 10, 1986 EF3 72 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 93 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 92 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 88 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 87 km
2010 FORK RIDGE RX 697 94 km
2019 UNNAMED 670 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-1°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 2.4 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.8 in
December 33°F (1°C) 3.2 in

Cass has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (2.4").

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