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Francisco, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Gibson County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
635 Population 1,041/sq mi density
$62,460 Median Income $36,879 per capita
$103,800 Home Value $190,723 Zillow
$1,059 Median Rent 20.2% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
629 Violent Crime/100K 2,662 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$62,460 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,800 home value, $1,059/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
629 violent crimes/100K (66% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Francisco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation448 ft (137 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density1,041/sq mi
Coordinates38.3327°N, 87.4480°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyGibson County County
Nearest AirportEvansville Regional (EVV)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.9"
26% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score48.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.9 / 100
Community Resilience90.5 / 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)

Earthquake History

65 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 40 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 39 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 46 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 39 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 86 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 43 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 42 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 68 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 90 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 39 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 42 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 101 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 80 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 37 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 38 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 137 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 114 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 133 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 53 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

494 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 53 fatalities, 773 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 68 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 99 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 93 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 94 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 16 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 90 km 1
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 33 km 0
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 58 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 83 km 6
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 62 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 93 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 67 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 48 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 63 km 24
May 30, 2004 EF3 77 km 1
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 3, 1989 EF3 18 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 83 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,057 85 km
2021 UNNAMED 959 85 km
2014 UNNAMED 910 87 km
2019 UNNAMED 892 87 km
2024 LONG RUN RX 774 81 km
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 69 km
2019 UNNAMED 584 81 km
2010 ROCKHOUSE HOLLOW RX 581 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

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) 4.5 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 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
August 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in Warmest
September 69°F (21°C) 3.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in

Francisco has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (2.8").

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