Hardinsburg, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Orange County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
188 Population 92/sq mi density
$35,250 Median Income $18,507 per capita
$111,000 Home Value $215,581 Zillow
$800 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$35,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$111,000 home value, $800/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Hardinsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation696 ft (212 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density92/sq mi
Coordinates38.4665°N, 86.2764°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyOrange County County
Nearest AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 12.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.41"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.83"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score40.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.0 / 100
Community Resilience52.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
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 Low
Lightning Very 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

45 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 M5.2 140 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 139 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 139 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 139 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 131 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 41 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 134 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 34 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 137 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 142 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 129 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 139 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 150 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 142 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 137 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 138 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 141 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 110 km
Sep 9, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 143 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

512 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 82 fatalities, 1,539 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 60 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 85 km 31
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 9 km 11
May 28, 1996 EF4 58 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 41 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 43 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 88 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 47 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 89 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 55 km 3
May 25, 2011 EF3 44 km 0
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 51 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 63 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 78 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 30 km 1
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 87 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 87 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 88 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 86 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 86 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 92 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 95 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 91 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 85 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 91 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 89 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 85 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 85 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 86 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 88 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 87 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 89 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 73 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 87 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 88 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.3 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.6 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in Driest
September 67°F (19°C) 3.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.9 in

Hardinsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (2.8").

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