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Eckerty, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Crawford County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
103 Population 86/sq mi density
$35,074 Median Income $32,636 per capita
57°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
234 Violent Crime/100K 943 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$35,074 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
234 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Eckerty enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation745 ft (227 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density86/sq mi
Coordinates38.3220°N, 86.6124°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyCrawford County County
Nearest AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score25.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability83.8 / 100
Community Resilience19.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

53 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 M5.2 112 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 111 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 106 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 111 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 98 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 23 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 22 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 114 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 115 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 111 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 141 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 113 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 108 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 110 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 113 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 148 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 91 km
Sep 9, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 114 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 107 km
Jun 24, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M2.9 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

529 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 84 fatalities, 1,354 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 66 km 31
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 31 km 6
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 39 km 11
May 28, 1996 EF4 78 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 77 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 65 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 51 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 77 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 79 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 92 km 3
May 25, 2011 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 59 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 78 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 94 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 60 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 4 km 1
May 23, 2000 EF3 92 km 0
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 53 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 58 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 94 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 30 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,057 31 km
2021 UNNAMED 959 29 km
2014 UNNAMED 910 24 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 94 km
2019 UNNAMED 892 24 km
2024 LONG RUN RX 774 29 km
2010 FORK RIDGE RX 697 83 km
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 4 km
2019 UNNAMED 670 83 km
2019 UNNAMED 584 29 km
2010 ROCKHOUSE HOLLOW RX 581 30 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.6 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 80°F (26°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.7 in

Eckerty has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.0").

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