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Emison, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Knox County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
48
Population
31/sq mi density
$73,472
Median Income
$33,177 per capita
$85,000
Home Value
$200,336 Zillow
56°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
451
Violent Crime/100K
5,208 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,472 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
451 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Emison enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches. The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 447 ft (136 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7978°N, 87.4614°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Knox County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0482 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 55.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in |
Emison has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (2.5").