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Celestine, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Dubois County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
398 Population 948/sq mi density
$150,270 Median Income $55,028 per capita
$237,800 Home Value $292,191 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
234 Violent Crime/100K 943 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$150,270 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$237,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
234 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Celestine enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation667 ft (203 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density948/sq mi
Coordinates38.3865°N, 86.7732°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyDubois County County
Nearest AirportEvansville Regional (EVV)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.2 / 100
Community Resilience92.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

57 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 97 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 96 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 96 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 96 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 89 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 37 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 38 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 100 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 99 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 96 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 134 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 99 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 138 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 94 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 95 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 98 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 135 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 76 km
Sep 9, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 99 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

517 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 82 fatalities, 1,434 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 76 km 31
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 35 km 6
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 51 km 11
May 28, 1996 EF4 93 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 67 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 62 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 49 km 1
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 88 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 91 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 92 km 3
May 25, 2011 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 54 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 77 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 45 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 19 km 1
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 95 km 0
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 82 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 38 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 93 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 41 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,057 42 km
2021 UNNAMED 959 41 km
2014 UNNAMED 910 38 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 93 km
2019 UNNAMED 892 38 km
2024 LONG RUN RX 774 40 km
2010 FORK RIDGE RX 697 84 km
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 13 km
2019 UNNAMED 670 84 km
2019 UNNAMED 584 40 km
2010 ROCKHOUSE HOLLOW RX 581 41 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in
March 44°F (7°C) 4.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
July 80°F (26°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.5 in

Celestine has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (3.0").

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