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Glenwood, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Fayette County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
403 Population 2,121/sq mi density
$47,167 Median Income $29,354 per capita
$87,300 Home Value $203,157 Zillow
$1,110 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
81 Violent Crime/100K 4,552 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$47,167 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,300 home value, $1,110/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
81 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Glenwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 15.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,075 ft (328 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density2,121/sq mi
Coordinates39.6256°N, 85.3024°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyFayette County County
Nearest AirportDelaware County Regional (MIE)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 15.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability51.8 / 100
Community Resilience57.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Sep 12, 2004.

Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 31 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 114 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 125 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 100 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 115 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

571 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 33 fatalities, 1,413 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 82 km 3
May 27, 2019 EF4 75 km 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 91 km 4
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 58 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 56 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 15 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 33 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 95 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 47 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 86 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 66 km 4
May 14, 1972 EF4 68 km 0
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 43 km 0
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 63 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 69 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 63 km 3
Jun 3, 2008 EF3 37 km 1
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 55 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 84 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 84 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 86 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 87 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 74 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 71 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 74 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 86 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 74 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 84 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 86 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 87 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 84 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 80 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 85 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 85 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 100 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 86 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 80 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 3.6 in
April 51°F (10°C) 4.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.8 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.6 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 3.2 in

Glenwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.5").

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