Crawfordsville, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Montgomery County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
16,408
Population
1,602/sq mi density
$49,327
Median Income
$27,551 per capita
$134,100
Home Value
$231,178 Zillow
$831
Median Rent
28.2% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
186
Violent Crime/100K
660 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$49,327 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,100 home value, $831/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
186 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Crawfordsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. The area receives 21.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 763 ft (233 m) |
| Area | 9.2 sq mi (23.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,602/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0419°N, 86.8976°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Montgomery County County |
| Nearest Airport | Vermilion Regional (DNV) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 41.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in |
Crawfordsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 25°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (2.5").