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Clarks Hill, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Tippecanoe County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
706 Population 2,615/sq mi density
$45,875 Median Income $23,249 per capita
$98,200 Home Value $236,778 Zillow
$644 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
496 Violent Crime/100K 4,842 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$45,875 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,200 home value, $644/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
496 violent crimes/100K (31% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Clarks Hill experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The area receives 20.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation826 ft (252 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density2,615/sq mi
Coordinates40.2472°N, 86.7244°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyTippecanoe County County
Nearest AirportIndianapolis International (IND)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 20.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.89"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.8 / 100
Community Resilience65.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6 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 67 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 115 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 74 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 54 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 34 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

612 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 82 fatalities, 1,751 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 84 km 0
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 32 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 34 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 44 km 18
May 14, 1972 EF4 76 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 13 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 34 km 25
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 28 km 28
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 99 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 96 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 51 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 14 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 63 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF3 58 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 61 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 66 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 10, 1986 EF3 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.0 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.0 in

Clarks Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.9").

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