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Dillsboro, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Ripley County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,809 Population 1,340/sq mi density
$46,591 Median Income $25,544 per capita
$137,700 Home Value $278,958 Zillow
$940 Median Rent 29.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
188 Violent Crime/100K 3,404 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$46,591 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,700 home value, $940/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
188 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Dillsboro experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation876 ft (267 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density1,340/sq mi
Coordinates39.0184°N, 85.0528°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyRipley County County
Nearest AirportCincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score46.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability45.7 / 100
Community Resilience56.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 84 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 150 km
Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 137 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 144 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 115 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 110 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 145 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 139 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 110 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 144 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 127 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 138 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 102 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 144 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 116 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

494 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 59 fatalities, 1,854 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 16 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 44 km 4
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 63 km 4
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 47 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 25 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 76 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 33 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 80 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 53 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 59 km 4
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 71 km 6
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 68 km 1
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 90 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 64 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 31 km 3
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 3, 2008 EF3 73 km 1
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 75 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 73 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 36 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 35 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 37 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 37 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 34 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 32 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 35 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 38 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 34 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 33 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 38 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 38 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 37 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 35 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 36 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 34 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 36 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 35 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 33 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,334 33 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 4.0 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
August 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.5 in

Dillsboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.8").

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