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Grantsburg, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Crawford County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
175 Population 230/sq mi density
$70,641 Median Income $18,638 per capita
56°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
14 Violent Crime/100K 1,918 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$70,641 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.2 / 5.0
14 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Grantsburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation582 ft (177 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density230/sq mi
Coordinates38.2913°N, 86.4705°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyCrawford County County
Nearest AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.0"
34% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.69"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score25.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability83.8 / 100
Community Resilience19.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

52 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 M5.2 125 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 123 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 117 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 124 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 17 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 108 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 126 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 12 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 128 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 124 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 145 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 126 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 121 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 122 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 103 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 125 km
Sep 9, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 127 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 113 km
Jun 24, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M2.9 123 km
Jan 3, 2003 9 km SW of Mount Vernon, Indiana M2.9 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

521 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 87 fatalities, 1,368 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 35 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 63 km 31
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 29 km 11
May 28, 1996 EF4 65 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 64 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 90 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 55 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 64 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 69 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 81 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 97 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 63 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 83 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 84 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 72 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 10 km 1
May 23, 2000 EF3 86 km 0
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 94 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 28 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,057 27 km
2021 UNNAMED 959 26 km
2014 UNNAMED 910 17 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 94 km
2019 UNNAMED 892 17 km
2024 LONG RUN RX 774 28 km
2010 FORK RIDGE RX 697 82 km
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 17 km
2019 UNNAMED 670 82 km
2019 UNNAMED 584 28 km
2010 ROCKHOUSE HOLLOW RX 581 28 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in

Grantsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.9").

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