Gentryville, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Spencer County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
310 Population 795/sq mi density
$46,774 Median Income $30,945 per capita
$110,400 Home Value $239,553 Zillow
$744 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$46,774 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,400 home value, $744/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Gentryville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation435 ft (133 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density795/sq mi
Coordinates38.1100°N, 87.0340°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountySpencer County County
Nearest AirportOwensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.6"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 8.3"
Wettest Month (May) 5.39"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.87"

Air Quality

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score39.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.0 / 100
Community Resilience67.6 / 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 Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

58 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 84 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 83 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 64 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 83 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 55 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 48 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 54 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 106 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 84 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 82 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 85 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 125 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 122 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 80 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 82 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 144 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 86 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 84 km
Sep 9, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 84 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

501 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 95 fatalities, 1,081 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 25 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 61 km 31
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 82 km 11
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 56 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 87 km 1
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 77 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 87 km 0
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 76 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 95 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 90 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 40 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 64 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 72 km 24
May 30, 2004 EF3 47 km 1
May 11, 2003 EF3 80 km 0
May 23, 2000 EF3 91 km 0
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 45 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEAD DEER (1,557 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 92 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 42 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,057 44 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 93 km
2021 UNNAMED 959 44 km
2014 UNNAMED 910 49 km
2019 UNNAMED 892 49 km
2024 LONG RUN RX 774 39 km
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 40 km
2019 UNNAMED 584 39 km
2010 ROCKHOUSE HOLLOW RX 581 41 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in
March 47°F (9°C) 4.8 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.8 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 2.9 in Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
November 47°F (9°C) 4.2 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.0 in

Gentryville has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (2.9").

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