Edwardsport, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Daviess County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
357 Population 1,275/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $24,599 per capita
$53,900 Home Value $130,046 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 26.7% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$53,900 home value, $950/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Edwardsport 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. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. The area receives 15.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation480 ft (146 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density1,275/sq mi
Coordinates38.8126°N, 87.2513°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyDaviess County County
Nearest AirportLawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 15.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.46"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.6 / 100
Community Resilience40.0 / 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 Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

54 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 68 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 67 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 101 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 68 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 99 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 100 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 113 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 41 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 72 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 100 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 67 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 102 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 69 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 148 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 114 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 65 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 104 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 66 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 111 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

461 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 30 fatalities, 632 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 93 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 84 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 63 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 90 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 43 km 6
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 59 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 70 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 71 km 6
May 25, 2011 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 56 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 18 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 80 km 1
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 72 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 71 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 100 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 25 km 0
Apr 3, 1989 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 10, 1986 EF3 89 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 99 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 92 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 92 km
2010 FORK RIDGE RX 697 93 km
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 76 km
2019 UNNAMED 670 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.6 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in

Edwardsport has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (2.5").

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