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Floyds Knobs, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Floyd County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
4,557 Population 711/sq mi density
$143,088 Median Income $58,040 per capita
$336,300 Home Value $389,617 Zillow
$1,306 Median Rent 13.1% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
244 Violent Crime/100K 5,622 property/100K
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Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$143,088 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$336,300 home value, $1,306/mo rent
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
244 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Floyds Knobs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation898 ft (274 m)
Area6.4 sq mi (16.6 km²)
Population Density711/sq mi
Coordinates38.3333°N, 85.8848°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyFloyd County County
Nearest AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.0"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.65"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0479 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.80 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score75.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.1 / 100
Community Resilience69.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 57 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 50 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 143 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 147 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 99 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 128 km
May 10, 2012 1 km NNW of Emison, Indiana M2.7 148 km
Aug 15, 2001 5 km SSE of Spottsville, Kentucky M2.7 145 km
Mar 6, 2000 0 km E of Darmstadt, Indiana M2.7 150 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 30 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 34 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 121 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 144 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 52 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 149 km
Aug 26, 2000 6 km N of Boonville, Indiana M2.6 124 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 125 km
Mar 8, 1990 4 km SW of Oak Grove, Kentucky M2.5 138 km
Apr 18, 2012 13 km W of Owensboro, Kentucky M2.5 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

494 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 90 fatalities, 1,575 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 81 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 88 km 31
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 29 km 11
May 28, 1996 EF4 24 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 77 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 75 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 67 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 90 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 19 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 27 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 68 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 72 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 78 km 4
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 92 km 3
May 25, 2011 EF3 72 km 0
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 63 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 85 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 33 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 60 km 1
May 23, 2000 EF3 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: JPG 09 1 (6,113 ac, 1998).

Year Name Acres Distance
1998 JPG 09 1 6,113 73 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 73 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 71 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 70 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 81 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 84 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 81 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 71 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 80 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 74 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 70 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 70 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 72 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 76 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 72 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 73 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 94 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 71 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 75 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in

Floyds Knobs has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.8").

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