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Clarksville, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Floyd County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
22,121 Population 2,203/sq mi density
$58,518 Median Income $32,085 per capita
$172,700 Home Value $197,038 Zillow
$1,031 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
546 Violent Crime/100K 5,839 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$58,518 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$172,700 home value, $1,031/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
546 violent crimes/100K (44% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Clarksville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Area10.2 sq mi (26.4 km²)
Population Density2,203/sq mi
Coordinates38.3221°N, 85.7676°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyFloyd County County
Nearest AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.0"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.69"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0479 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.80 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score75.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.1 / 100
Community Resilience69.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 66 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 60 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 143 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 89 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 119 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 42 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 23 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 112 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 135 km
Aug 26, 2000 6 km N of Boonville, Indiana M2.6 134 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 62 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 115 km
Apr 18, 2012 13 km W of Owensboro, Kentucky M2.5 146 km
Mar 8, 1990 4 km SW of Oak Grove, Kentucky M2.5 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

500 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 90 fatalities, 1,629 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 90 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 94 km 31
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 39 km 11
May 28, 1996 EF4 19 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 68 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 84 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 74 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 68 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 14 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 25 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 66 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 90 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 68 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 89 km 3
May 25, 2011 EF3 79 km 0
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 53 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 94 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 25 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 70 km 1
May 23, 2000 EF3 100 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 69 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 69 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 67 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 66 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 78 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 81 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 77 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 67 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 77 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 69 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 66 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 66 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 69 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 72 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 67 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 69 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 99 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 67 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 72 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.2 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in
April 56°F (14°C) 4.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 74°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in
October 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in Driest
November 47°F (9°C) 3.8 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.9 in

Clarksville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.9").

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