Centenary, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Vermillion County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
74 Population 255/sq mi density
$33,063 Median Income $19,636 per capita
$74,400 Home Value $155,980 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$33,063 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,400 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Centenary experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 15.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation608 ft (185 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density255/sq mi
Coordinates39.6591°N, 87.4714°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyVermillion County County
Nearest AirportTerre Haute Regional (HUF)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 15.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.77"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score23.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability49.7 / 100
Community Resilience74.2 / 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 Very 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

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 139 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 138 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 139 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 25 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 86 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 143 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 139 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 73 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 139 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 63 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 138 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 138 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 81 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 58 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 19 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 140 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 95 km
Sep 9, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 142 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 100 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

540 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 64 fatalities, 923 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 99 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 98 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 93 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 65 km 28
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 98 km 6
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 75 km 2
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 76 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 94 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 87 km 0
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 66 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 81 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 49 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 87 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 84 km 0
Mar 10, 1986 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 58 km 1
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 96 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 97 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 62 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 3.3 in
April 51°F (11°C) 4.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in
June 71°F (22°C) 5.4 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.0 in

Centenary has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.8").

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