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Ferdinand, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Dubois County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,346 Population 1,020/sq mi density
$74,943 Median Income $37,092 per capita
$172,700 Home Value $273,083 Zillow
$861 Median Rent 22.4% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
234 Violent Crime/100K 943 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,943 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$172,700 home value, $861/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
234 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Ferdinand enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation532 ft (162 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density1,020/sq mi
Coordinates38.2280°N, 86.8625°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyDubois County County
Nearest AirportOwensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.6"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 8.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.2 / 100
Community Resilience92.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

58 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 93 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 92 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 82 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 92 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 74 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 34 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 105 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 38 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 94 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 92 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 94 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 143 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 89 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 133 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 90 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 83 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 93 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 149 km
Sep 9, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 94 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

505 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 96 fatalities, 1,321 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 20 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 63 km 31
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 63 km 11
May 28, 1996 EF4 98 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 68 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 86 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 60 km 6
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 85 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 93 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 97 km 3
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 94 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 73 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 58 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 55 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 92 km 24
May 30, 2004 EF3 28 km 1
May 11, 2003 EF3 97 km 0
May 23, 2000 EF3 92 km 0
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 63 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,336 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 33 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,057 34 km
2021 UNNAMED 959 34 km
2014 UNNAMED 910 35 km
2019 UNNAMED 892 35 km
2024 LONG RUN RX 774 30 km
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 20 km
2019 UNNAMED 584 30 km
2010 ROCKHOUSE HOLLOW RX 581 32 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in

Ferdinand has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (2.9").

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