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Gaston, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Delaware County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
709
Population
1,969/sq mi density
$49,417
Median Income
$23,164 per capita
$87,300
Home Value
$192,584 Zillow
$819
Median Rent
26.7% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
394
Violent Crime/100K
4,121 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$49,417 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,300 home value, $819/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
394 violent crimes/100K (4% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Gaston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. The area receives 20.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
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 | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in |
Gaston has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 28°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.1").