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Griffin, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Posey County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
132 Population 1,886/sq mi density
$81,042 Median Income $33,375 per capita
$78,500 Home Value $97,479 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,042 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,500 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Griffin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. The area receives 11.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation385 ft (117 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density1,886/sq mi
Coordinates38.2043°N, 87.9149°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyPosey County County
Nearest AirportEvansville Regional (EVV)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.0"
32% above US avg
Snowfall 11.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0478 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score46.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability26.4 / 100
Community Resilience91.0 / 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 Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

78 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 28 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 29 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 27 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 146 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 27 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 36 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 125 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 80 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 24 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 130 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 28 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 28 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 60 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 145 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 28 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 131 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 48 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 28 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 133 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

505 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 56 fatalities, 813 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 86 km 8
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 63 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 49 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 48 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 89 km 0
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 33 km 0
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 31 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 79 km 6
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 19 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 56 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 63 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 81 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 86 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 88 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 43 km 24
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 73 km 1
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GAP VIEW RX (1,575 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 89 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 76 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 99 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 90 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 73 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 77 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 90 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 90 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 90 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,008 90 km
2024 CAVE HILL RX 999 72 km
2017 UNNAMED 994 77 km
2021 ONE HORSE GAP RX 865 90 km
2019 HARRIS BRANCH RX 716 79 km
2010 ONE HORSE GAP 687 89 km
2013 UNNAMED 651 97 km
2021 UNNAMED 629 84 km
2024 WAR BLUFF RX 607 97 km
2022 HARTS CREEK RX 599 85 km
2024 GIBBONS CREEK RX 579 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.9 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in
May 65°F (19°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.4 in
September 69°F (21°C) 2.9 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in

Griffin has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (2.7").

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