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Francesville, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · White County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
966 Population 3,220/sq mi density
$65,469 Median Income $28,078 per capita
$113,600 Home Value $200,694 Zillow
$825 Median Rent 14.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
397 Violent Crime/100K 3,121 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$65,469 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,600 home value, $825/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
397 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Francesville 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 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. The area receives 26.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.8°F
8% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation682 ft (208 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density3,220/sq mi
Coordinates40.9853°N, 86.8837°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyWhite County County
Nearest AirportPorter County Regional (VPZ)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.9"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 26.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.5 / 100
Community Resilience84.1 / 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 Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 133 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 137 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 120 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 103 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 134 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

598 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 129 fatalities, 2,202 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 57 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 58 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 58 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 87 km 36
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 73 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 90 km 31
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 78 km 25
May 27, 2019 EF3 64 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 83 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 73 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 69 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 70 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 80 km 1
Jun 11, 1998 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 62 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 38 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 80 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,602 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 1,602 58 km
1986 OGDEN DUNS 863 75 km
2021 21-INDU TOLLESTON DUNES EAST 594 74 km
2017 17 INDU COWLES DUNES 522 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.6 in

Francesville has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.6").

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