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Hayden, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Jennings County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
300 Population 121/sq mi density
$89,600 Home Value $253,174 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
336 Violent Crime/100K 4,992 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
336 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
48.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Hayden experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. The area receives 8.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation604 ft (184 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Population Density121/sq mi
Coordinates38.9714°N, 85.7389°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyJennings County County
Nearest AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.6"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 8.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score31.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability44.9 / 100
Community Resilience34.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 20, 2015.

Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 113 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 106 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 71 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 103 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 124 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 134 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 100 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 93 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

550 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 59 fatalities, 1,585 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 74 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 72 km 11
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 98 km 4
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 92 km 0
May 28, 1996 EF4 91 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 71 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 49 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 76 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 72 km 1
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 76 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 18 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 46 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 87 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 47 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 86 km 3
May 14, 1972 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 68 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 93 km 2
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 31 km 3
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 29 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 31 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 29 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 30 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 26 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 28 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 25 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 29 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 26 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 32 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 29 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 29 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 28 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 26 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 31 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 32 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 48 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 30 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 27 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 27 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 4.0 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
December 35°F (1°C) 3.4 in

Hayden has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.8").

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