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Gosport, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Owen County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,113 Population 2,929/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $25,756 per capita
$104,800 Home Value $247,954 Zillow
$924 Median Rent 26.6% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
354 Violent Crime/100K 2,968 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,800 home value, $924/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
354 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Gosport experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. The area receives 15.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation705 ft (215 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density2,929/sq mi
Coordinates39.3507°N, 86.6665°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyOwen County County
Nearest AirportIndianapolis International (IND)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.7"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 15.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.36"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.1 / 100
Community Resilience43.4 / 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 Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 145 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 144 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 145 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 136 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 75 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 91 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 131 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 149 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 103 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 27 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 145 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 46 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 146 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 143 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 144 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 143 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 86 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 147 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 91 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

535 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 48 fatalities, 828 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 78 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 65 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 65 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 85 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 98 km 0
May 14, 1972 EF4 69 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 76 km 28
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 79 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 53 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 8 km 2
May 25, 2011 EF3 61 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 56 km 0
Jun 3, 2008 EF3 86 km 1
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 85 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 75 km 0
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 14 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 14 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 74 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 11 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,547 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 43 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,102 53 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 43 km
2010 FORK RIDGE RX 697 56 km
2019 UNNAMED 670 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.5 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 71°F (21°C) 3.8 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
December 32°F (0°C) 3.2 in

Gosport has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.4").

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