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Georgetown, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Floyd County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
3,789 Population 1,738/sq mi density
$110,537 Median Income $45,949 per capita
$262,600 Home Value $324,022 Zillow
$874 Median Rent 30.3% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
244 Violent Crime/100K 5,622 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$110,537 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$262,600 home value, $874/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
244 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Georgetown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation778 ft (237 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density1,738/sq mi
Coordinates38.2988°N, 85.9631°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyFloyd County County
Nearest AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.0"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.65"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0479 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.80 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score75.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.1 / 100
Community Resilience69.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 49 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 148 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 43 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 142 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 147 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 104 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 133 km
May 10, 2012 1 km NNW of Emison, Indiana M2.7 143 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 32 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 27 km
Aug 15, 2001 5 km SSE of Spottsville, Kentucky M2.7 137 km
Mar 6, 2000 0 km E of Darmstadt, Indiana M2.7 142 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 125 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 149 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 142 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 47 km
Aug 26, 2000 6 km N of Boonville, Indiana M2.6 117 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 129 km
May 30, 2023 7 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M2.5 148 km
Mar 8, 1990 4 km SW of Oak Grove, Kentucky M2.5 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

492 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 90 fatalities, 1,576 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 73 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 80 km 31
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 25 km 11
May 28, 1996 EF4 25 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 85 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 67 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 73 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 65 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 83 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 34 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 22 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 80 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 95 km 4
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 98 km 3
May 25, 2011 EF3 72 km 0
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 83 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 41 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 53 km 1
May 23, 2000 EF3 91 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 80 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 80 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 78 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 77 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 88 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 91 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 87 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 78 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 87 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 81 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 77 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 77 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 79 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 83 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 79 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 80 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 95 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 79 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 82 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in

Georgetown has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.8").

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