Flora, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Carroll County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,100 Population 1,826/sq mi density
$61,458 Median Income $30,968 per capita
$136,700 Home Value $212,183 Zillow
$749 Median Rent 19.7% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$61,458 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,700 home value, $749/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Flora experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The area receives 19.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation702 ft (214 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density1,826/sq mi
Coordinates40.5455°N, 86.5226°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyCarroll County County
Nearest AirportIndianapolis International (IND)
58 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.7"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 19.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.46"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.10"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood
Good Days %87.8%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0468 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score29.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability13.4 / 100
Community Resilience67.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 17, 2021.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 103 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 128 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 107 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 90 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 69 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 138 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 144 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

607 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 97 fatalities, 2,000 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 98 km 0
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 37 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 41 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 52 km 18
May 14, 1972 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 35 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 20 km 25
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 97 km 4
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 65 km 28
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 81 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 79 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 59 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 96 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 30 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 34 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 30 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 89 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 39 km 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF3 42 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 83 km 0
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 7 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
April 53°F (11°C) 4.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in
June 71°F (22°C) 5.5 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 2.5 in

Flora has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (2.1").

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