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Ellettsville, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Monroe County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
6,653 Population 1,272/sq mi density
$82,238 Median Income $38,877 per capita
$224,400 Home Value $267,867 Zillow
$746 Median Rent 28.2% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
149 Violent Crime/100K 1,263 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$82,238 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$224,400 home value, $746/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
149 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Ellettsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches. The area receives 17.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation695 ft (212 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (11.0 km²)
Population Density1,272/sq mi
Coordinates39.2322°N, 86.6241°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyMonroe County County
Nearest AirportIndianapolis International (IND)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.4"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 17.5"
Wettest Month (May) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.1 / 100
Community Resilience61.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

40 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 M5.2 140 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 138 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 139 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 122 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 88 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 93 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 118 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 143 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 101 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 40 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 139 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 60 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 140 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 137 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 138 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 147 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 100 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 141 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 86 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

537 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 61 fatalities, 803 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 97 km 11
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 84 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 52 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 51 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 79 km 4
May 14, 1972 EF4 76 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 90 km 28
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 81 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 12 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 56 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF3 47 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 43 km 0
Jun 3, 2008 EF3 85 km 1
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 75 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 72 km 0
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 0 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 21 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 3 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 59 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 68 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 34 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,102 50 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 33 km
2010 FORK RIDGE RX 697 45 km
2019 UNNAMED 670 45 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-0°C) 2.6 in
March 42°F (5°C) 3.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.2 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
November 44°F (6°C) 3.8 in
December 33°F (0°C) 3.3 in

Ellettsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (2.5").

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