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Fort Branch, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Gibson County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
3,412
Population
3,130/sq mi density
$62,500
Median Income
$35,426 per capita
$181,900
Home Value
$222,915 Zillow
$911
Median Rent
25.7% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
518
Violent Crime/100K
5,718 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$62,500 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,900 home value, $911/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
518 violent crimes/100K (36% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Branch experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. The area receives 12.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 458 ft (140 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,130/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2458°N, 87.5732°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Gibson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Evansville Regional (EVV) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5 in |
Fort Branch has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (2.8").