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Elberfeld, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Warrick County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
958 Population 3,090/sq mi density
$101,964 Median Income $31,366 per capita
$161,900 Home Value $272,059 Zillow
$625 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
518 Violent Crime/100K 5,718 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$101,964 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,900 home value, $625/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
518 violent crimes/100K (36% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Elberfeld enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. The area receives 11.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation479 ft (146 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density3,090/sq mi
Coordinates38.1617°N, 87.4482°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyWarrick County County
Nearest AirportEvansville Regional (EVV)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.2"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 11.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0472 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.67 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability19.7 / 100
Community Resilience86.8 / 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 Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

64 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 50 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 49 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 32 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 49 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 27 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 84 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 50 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 89 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 86 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 49 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 51 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 92 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 86 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 47 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 48 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 109 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 135 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 50 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 127 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

488 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 82 fatalities, 1,016 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 62 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 94 km 31
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 34 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 90 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 100 km 0
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 46 km 0
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 45 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 98 km 6
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 58 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 67 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 65 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 50 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 64 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 47 km 24
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 98 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 79 km 1
May 11, 2003 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 95 km 0
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 54 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 64 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,336 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 78 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,057 80 km
2024 CAVE HILL RX 999 99 km
2021 UNNAMED 959 80 km
2014 UNNAMED 910 85 km
2019 UNNAMED 892 85 km
2024 LONG RUN RX 774 76 km
2019 HARRIS BRANCH RX 716 99 km
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 71 km
2019 UNNAMED 584 76 km
2010 ROCKHOUSE HOLLOW RX 581 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.6 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in

Elberfeld has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (2.9").

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