Dale, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Dubois County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,569
Population
648/sq mi density
$58,508
Median Income
$23,244 per capita
$119,200
Home Value
$206,550 Zillow
$800
Median Rent
22.3% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,508 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,200 home value, $800/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Dale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 454 ft (138 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 648/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1849°N, 86.9704°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Dubois County County |
| Nearest Airport | Evansville Regional (EVV) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 72.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.0 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.0 in |
Dale has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (2.9").