Heritage Lake, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Putnam County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
2,913 Population 968/sq mi density
$81,495 Median Income $43,698 per capita
$237,300 Home Value $310,205 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$81,495 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$237,300 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Heritage Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. The area receives 21.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation872 ft (266 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density968/sq mi
Coordinates39.7371°N, 86.7072°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyPutnam County County
Nearest AirportIndianapolis International (IND)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.9"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 21.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.46"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score42.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability31.5 / 100
Community Resilience70.9 / 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 Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively 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: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 51 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 127 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 91 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 18 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 5 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 145 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 47 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 122 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 65 km
May 10, 2012 1 km NNW of Emison, Indiana M2.7 121 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

583 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 88 fatalities, 1,955 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 65 km 0
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 85 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 85 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 92 km 18
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 90 km 0
May 14, 1972 EF4 54 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 34 km 28
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 67 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 79 km 25
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 80 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 56 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 49 km 2
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 92 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 69 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 3, 2008 EF3 93 km 1
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 91 km 0
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 57 km 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF3 92 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 79 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,547 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 78 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,102 73 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 78 km
2010 FORK RIDGE RX 697 93 km
2019 UNNAMED 670 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 3.1 in
April 50°F (10°C) 4.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
June 69°F (21°C) 5.7 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.3 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.9 in

Heritage Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (2.5").

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