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Edinburgh, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Bartholomew County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,191 Population 1,266/sq mi density
$56,406 Median Income $27,352 per capita
$145,400 Home Value $218,971 Zillow
$807 Median Rent 20.9% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
632 Violent Crime/100K 4,815 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$56,406 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,400 home value, $807/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
632 violent crimes/100K (66% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Edinburgh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. The area receives 16.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation670 ft (204 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²)
Population Density1,266/sq mi
Coordinates39.3509°N, 85.9625°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyBartholomew County County
Nearest AirportIndianapolis International (IND)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.3"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 16.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.40"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0487 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score70.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.1 / 100
Community Resilience78.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
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

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 17, 2021.

Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 142 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 125 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 136 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 38 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 63 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 81 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 122 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 143 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 125 km
May 10, 2012 1 km NNW of Emison, Indiana M2.7 143 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 136 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 137 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

569 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 36 fatalities, 1,031 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 48 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 91 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 80 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 62 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 51 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 52 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 88 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 91 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 32 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 98 km 1
May 14, 1972 EF4 48 km 0
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 29 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 24 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 66 km 2
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 57 km 3
May 25, 2011 EF3 65 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 79 km 0
Jun 3, 2008 EF3 27 km 1
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 14 km 0
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 58 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 70 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 72 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 71 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 72 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 62 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 61 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 61 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 71 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 62 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 73 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 71 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 72 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 69 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 66 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 72 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 73 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 36 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 72 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 66 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.4 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
December 33°F (0°C) 3.1 in

Edinburgh has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.4").

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