Herbst, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Grant County County

1.5 /5.0

D Poor

323 Population 2,307/sq mi density

51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

299 Violent Crime/100K 4,251 property/100K

Overall

1.5 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

299 violent crimes/100K

Education

1.9 / 5.0

11.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Herbst experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 24.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	50.5°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	857 ft (261 m)
Area	1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density	2,307/sq mi
Coordinates	40.5138°N, 85.7874°W
Timezone	America/Indiana/Indianapolis
County	Grant County County
Nearest Airport	Delaware County Regional (MIE) 28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.8"

10% above US avg

Snowfall 24.5"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.37"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	69.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	67.9 / 100
Community Resilience	69.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Moderate
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

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

Jun 17, 2021	Illinois-Indiana border region	M3.8	148 km
Sep 12, 2004	4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana	M3.8	102 km
Dec 20, 1990	5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana	M3.7	125 km
Apr 14, 2000	4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana	M3.6	117 km
Dec 17, 1990	Illinois-Indiana border region	M3.2	118 km
Jan 26, 2012	5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana	M3.0	121 km
Apr 17, 1990	8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio	M3.0	79 km
Apr 4, 1994	2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio	M2.9	118 km
May 12, 2006	2 km E of Lima, Ohio	M2.8	146 km
Jun 12, 2015	6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio	M2.6	99 km
Jan 30, 2004	2 km S of Rockford, Ohio	M2.5	98 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

608 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 44 fatalities, 1,573 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Nov 10, 2002	EF4	91 km	4
Jun 11, 1998	EF4	83 km	0
Apr 26, 1994	EF4	98 km	3
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	68 km	1
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	86 km	0
May 14, 1972	EF4	86 km	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	52 km	25
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	35 km	4
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	91 km	0
Mar 6, 1956	EF4	19 km	1
Mar 14, 2024	EF3	67 km	1
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	17 km	0
May 27, 2019	EF3	93 km	1
May 27, 2019	EF3	34 km	0
May 27, 2019	EF3	59 km	0
Aug 24, 2016	EF3	34 km	0
Nov 17, 2013	EF3	91 km	0
Jun 5, 2010	EF3	36 km	0
Oct 18, 2007	EF3	93 km	0
May 30, 2004	EF3	38 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	2.1 in	Coldest
February	27°F (-3°C)	2.0 in	Driest
March	38°F (3°C)	3.0 in
April	49°F (10°C)	3.7 in
May	60°F (16°C)	4.1 in
June	69°F (21°C)	3.8 in
July	73°F (23°C)	4.4 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	71°F (22°C)	3.7 in
September	65°F (18°C)	3.0 in
October	53°F (12°C)	2.6 in
November	41°F (5°C)	3.2 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	3.0 in

Herbst has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.0").

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