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Hazleton, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Gibson County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
240 Population 686/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $27,808 per capita
$70,800 Home Value $176,555 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
451 Violent Crime/100K 5,208 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
451 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Hazleton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. The area receives 12.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation422 ft (129 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density686/sq mi
Coordinates38.4884°N, 87.5394°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyGibson County County
Nearest AirportLawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.8"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 12.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score48.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.9 / 100
Community Resilience90.5 / 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 Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

67 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 31 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 58 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 30 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 58 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 99 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 103 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 33 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 49 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 29 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 146 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 105 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 32 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 71 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 27 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 147 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 28 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 118 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 126 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

484 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 50 fatalities, 746 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 83 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 6 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 85 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 82 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 94 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 82 km 0
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 21 km 0
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 65 km 6
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 64 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 90 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 86 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 42 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 76 km 24
May 30, 2004 EF3 86 km 1
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 46 km 0
Apr 3, 1989 EF3 28 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,336 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 98 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,057 100 km
2021 UNNAMED 959 99 km
2024 LONG RUN RX 774 95 km
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 79 km
2019 UNNAMED 584 95 km
2010 ROCKHOUSE HOLLOW RX 581 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.5 in

Hazleton has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (2.7").

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