Greencastle, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Putnam County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
9,863 Population 1,893/sq mi density
$54,217 Median Income $26,642 per capita
$154,000 Home Value $248,954 Zillow
$904 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$54,217 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,000 home value, $904/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Greencastle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. The area receives 22.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.7 km²)
Population Density1,893/sq mi
Coordinates39.6418°N, 86.8463°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyPutnam County County
Nearest AirportTerre Haute Regional (HUF)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.1"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 22.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.36"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.63"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score42.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability31.5 / 100
Community Resilience70.9 / 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 Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 43 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 111 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 102 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 19 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 16 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 131 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 50 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 107 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 50 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 139 km
Sep 10, 2023 9 km E of Parkersburg, Illinois M2.7 150 km
May 10, 2012 1 km NNW of Emison, Indiana M2.7 106 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

551 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 86 fatalities, 1,914 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 78 km 0
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 94 km 3
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 100 km 1
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 93 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 98 km 18
May 14, 1972 EF4 67 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 42 km 28
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 93 km 25
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 77 km 0
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 90 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 40 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 65 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 78 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 91 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 97 km 0
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 50 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 47 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 39 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 86 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 77 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,102 77 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 76 km
2010 FORK RIDGE RX 697 91 km
2019 UNNAMED 670 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in
April 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.9 in
June 69°F (21°C) 5.4 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.6 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.0 in

Greencastle has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.6").

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