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Eminence, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Morgan County County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
85 Population 283/sq mi density
$126,800 Home Value $292,193 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
263 Violent Crime/100K 1,082 property/100K
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
263 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Eminence experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. The area receives 22.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation785 ft (239 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density283/sq mi
Coordinates39.5215°N, 86.6424°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyMorgan County County
Nearest AirportIndianapolis International (IND)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.1"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 22.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.32"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score63.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.7 / 100
Community Resilience72.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
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: M3.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 65 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 115 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 150 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 85 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 8 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 28 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 146 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 70 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 106 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 65 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 148 km
May 10, 2012 1 km NNW of Emison, Indiana M2.7 106 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

544 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 47 fatalities, 812 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 66 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 83 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 81 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 89 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 91 km 4
May 14, 1972 EF4 56 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 59 km 28
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 73 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 26 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 46 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 93 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 3, 2008 EF3 83 km 1
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 76 km 0
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 33 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 31 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 17 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 66 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 55 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,102 55 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 55 km
2010 FORK RIDGE RX 697 70 km
2019 UNNAMED 670 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.4 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.6 in
June 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 3.2 in

Eminence has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.3").

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