Danville, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Hendricks County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
11,049 Population 1,098/sq mi density
$93,080 Median Income $36,202 per capita
$269,400 Home Value $343,236 Zillow
$1,118 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
118 Violent Crime/100K 752 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$93,080 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$269,400 home value, $1,118/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
118 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Danville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. The area receives 21.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation867 ft (264 m)
Area7.0 sq mi (18.1 km²)
Population Density1,098/sq mi
Coordinates39.7588°N, 86.4953°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyHendricks County County
Nearest AirportIndianapolis International (IND)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.9"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 21.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood
Good Days %93.8%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0457 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience91.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

10 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 68 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 141 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 73 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 22 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 22 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 58 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 135 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 83 km
May 10, 2012 1 km NNW of Emison, Indiana M2.7 134 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

597 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 94 fatalities, 2,000 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 47 km 0
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 89 km 3
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 88 km 2
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 90 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 72 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 99 km 18
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 97 km 4
May 14, 1972 EF4 36 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 70 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 72 km 25
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 43 km 28
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 63 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 55 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 42 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 82 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 3, 2008 EF3 77 km 1
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 77 km 0
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF3 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,547 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 74 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,102 62 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 73 km
2010 FORK RIDGE RX 697 89 km
2019 UNNAMED 670 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.7 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 3.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.9 in

Danville has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (2.5").

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