Herbst, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Grant County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
323 Population 2,307/sq mi density
50°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Herbst experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 24.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation857 ft (261 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density2,307/sq mi
Coordinates40.5138°N, 85.7874°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyGrant County County
Nearest AirportDelaware County Regional (MIE)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.8"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 24.5"
Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.15"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.9 / 100
Community Resilience69.2 / 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) 2.9 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.9 in
April 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.6 in

Herbst has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.2").

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