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 Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,893/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6418°N, 86.8463°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Putnam County County |
| Nearest Airport | Terre Haute Regional (HUF) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 42.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.9 / 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)
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").