Greenwood, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Johnson County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
64,237 Population 2,239/sq mi density
$78,765 Median Income $39,176 per capita
$248,700 Home Value $327,893 Zillow
$1,252 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
109 Violent Crime/100K 1,537 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$78,765 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$248,700 home value, $1,252/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
109 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Greenwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 25.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation804 ft (245 m)
Area21.2 sq mi (55.0 km²)
Population Density2,239/sq mi
Coordinates39.6030°N, 86.1085°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyJohnson County County
Nearest AirportIndianapolis International (IND)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 25.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.95"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.43"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience87.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
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

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 17, 2021.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 104 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 38 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 45 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 58 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 95 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 146 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 111 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 143 km
May 10, 2012 1 km NNW of Emison, Indiana M2.7 146 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

577 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 81 fatalities, 1,698 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 24 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 99 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 85 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 54 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 43 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 87 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 62 km 4
May 14, 1972 EF4 19 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 92 km 25
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 80 km 28
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 27 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 7 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 63 km 2
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 85 km 3
May 25, 2011 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 3, 2008 EF3 40 km 1
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 41 km 0
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 60 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 6,113 100 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 91 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 90 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 90 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 91 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 99 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 95 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 55 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 96 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 89 km
2002 UNIT 28 1,259 98 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,102 32 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,019 89 km
2000 JPG 5 1,013 100 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 3 RX FALL 2008 949 92 km
2004 UNIT 30 938 88 km
2013 NON-WUI HAZARD FUELS PRESCRIBED FIRE 934 98 km
2002 UNIT 3 929 91 km
2009 UNIT 30D SPRING 2009 921 100 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 55 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 3.7 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
December 33°F (1°C) 2.9 in

Greenwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.4").

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