Gaston, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Delaware County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
709
Population
1,969/sq mi density
$49,417
Median Income
$23,164 per capita
$87,300
Home Value
$208,698 Zillow
$819
Median Rent
26.7% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$49,417 median income, 10.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,300 home value, $819/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Gaston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 19.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,969/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3140°N, 85.5010°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Delaware County County |
| Nearest Airport | Delaware County Regional (MIE) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 65.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0469 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in |
Gaston has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.3").