Elrod, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Ripley County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
11
Population
16/sq mi density
51°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Elrod experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. The area receives 15.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0559°N, 85.1631°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Ripley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.6 / 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 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 4.4 in |
Elrod has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 28°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (3.1").