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Depauw, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Harrison County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
98 Population 265/sq mi density
56°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
244 Violent Crime/100K 5,622 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
244 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Depauw enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation667 ft (203 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density265/sq mi
Coordinates38.3327°N, 86.2216°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyHarrison County County
Nearest AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.0"
34% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.65"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability28.3 / 100
Community Resilience42.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
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)

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 146 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 144 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 139 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 145 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 130 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 32 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 148 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 150 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 144 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 25 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 145 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 144 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 147 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 142 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 143 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 120 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 146 km
Sep 9, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 148 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 131 km
Nov 28, 1998 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.9 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

511 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 82 fatalities, 1,439 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 55 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 72 km 31
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 11 km 11
May 28, 1996 EF4 46 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 57 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 58 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 44 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 48 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 99 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 74 km 3
May 25, 2011 EF3 60 km 0
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 67 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 61 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 88 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 30 km 1
May 23, 2000 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 87 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 92 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 93 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 91 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 90 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 98 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 98 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 90 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 98 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 94 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 90 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 89 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 92 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 94 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 92 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 93 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 88 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 91 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 94 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 43 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,334 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.8 in

Depauw has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.8").

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