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Harrison Lake, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Brown County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
193 Population 715/sq mi density
$788,200 Home Value $272,715 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
97 Violent Crime/100K 4,332 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
97 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
83.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Harrison Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. The area receives 16.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation710 ft (216 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density715/sq mi
Coordinates39.1845°N, 86.0262°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyBrown County County
Nearest AirportIndianapolis International (IND)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 16.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.60"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0458 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score19.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.4 / 100
Community Resilience59.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 17, 2021.

Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 123 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 130 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 149 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 117 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 56 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 69 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 89 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 131 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 131 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 123 km
May 10, 2012 1 km NNW of Emison, Indiana M2.7 131 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 117 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 120 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

560 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 49 fatalities, 1,056 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 85 km 11
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 67 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 95 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 63 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 43 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 67 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 27 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 71 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 75 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 80 km 0
May 14, 1972 EF4 65 km 0
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 48 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 62 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 40 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 55 km 3
May 25, 2011 EF3 46 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 3, 2008 EF3 43 km 1
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 90 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 25 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 62 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 64 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 63 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 64 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 56 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 56 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 55 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 62 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 56 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 65 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 62 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 63 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 61 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 59 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 64 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 65 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 21 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 64 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 59 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.6 in
March 42°F (5°C) 3.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.8 in
December 33°F (1°C) 3.2 in

Harrison Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.6").

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