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Fair Oaks, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Jasper County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
268 Population 1,031/sq mi density
$61,910 Median Income $15,829 per capita
50°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
340 Violent Crime/100K 4,205 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,910 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
340 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Fair Oaks experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation691 ft (211 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density1,031/sq mi
Coordinates41.0746°N, 87.2573°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyJasper County County
Nearest AirportPorter County Regional (VPZ)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score32.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.0 / 100
Community Resilience62.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 144 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 138 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 143 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 94 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 113 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 137 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 146 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

601 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 75 fatalities, 1,525 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 71 km 3
Jun 29, 1979 EF4 95 km 0
Jun 13, 1976 EF4 91 km 2
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 71 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 65 km 18
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 82 km 33
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 90 km 0
Apr 17, 1963 EF4 72 km 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 98 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 42 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 94 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 92 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 61 km 0
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 56 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 38 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1954 MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) Avalanche 3.0 m 7 76 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,741 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 1,741 83 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,664 79 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,602 28 km
2021 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE UNIT 3 978 72 km
2024 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE 3 RX 938 74 km
1986 OGDEN DUNS 863 59 km
2021 UNNAMED 738 75 km
2021 MIDDLE GRANT CREEK 700 82 km
2019 UNNAMED 698 74 km
2021 21-INDU TOLLESTON DUNES EAST 594 60 km
2017 UNNAMED 549 82 km
2017 17 INDU COWLES DUNES 522 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.9 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.7 in

Fair Oaks has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.5").

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