French Lick, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Orange County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,790
Population
984/sq mi density
$54,412
Median Income
$33,257 per capita
$79,600
Home Value
$198,334 Zillow
$770
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$54,412 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,600 home value, $770/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher
French Lick experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 984/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5456°N, 86.6191°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Orange County County |
| Nearest Airport | Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) 54 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.0 in |
French Lick has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.2").