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Freetown, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Jackson County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
266 Population 386/sq mi density
$117,600 Home Value $274,107 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
33 Violent Crime/100K 3,439 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
33 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Freetown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation687 ft (209 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density386/sq mi
Coordinates38.9791°N, 86.1301°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyJackson County County
Nearest AirportIndianapolis International (IND)
52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 14.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.84"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score52.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability15.8 / 100
Community Resilience76.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 17, 2021.

Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 98 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 137 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 137 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 92 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 80 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 80 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 102 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 144 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 117 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 124 km
May 10, 2012 1 km NNW of Emison, Indiana M2.7 117 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 94 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 102 km
Aug 26, 2000 6 km N of Boonville, Indiana M2.6 139 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

555 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 53 fatalities, 1,322 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 61 km 11
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 90 km 0
May 28, 1996 EF4 98 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 19 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 41 km 1
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 91 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 93 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 95 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 78 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 39 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 58 km 11
May 14, 1972 EF4 88 km 0
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 73 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 62 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 63 km 2
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 63 km 3
May 25, 2011 EF3 24 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 44 km 0
Jun 3, 2008 EF3 66 km 1
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 76 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 62 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 63 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 62 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 63 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 60 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 61 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 59 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 61 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 60 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 65 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 61 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 61 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 61 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 60 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 63 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 65 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 20 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 63 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 60 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in

Freetown has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.8").

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