Holton, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Ripley County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
640 Population 354/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $21,135 per capita
$88,600 Home Value $270,628 Zillow
$1,063 Median Rent 24.7% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,600 home value, $1,063/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Holton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. The area receives 17.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation910 ft (277 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density354/sq mi
Coordinates39.0753°N, 85.3847°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyRipley County County
Nearest AirportCincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.3"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 17.2"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.28"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.16"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score46.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability45.7 / 100
Community Resilience56.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 28, 2024.

Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 142 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 134 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 64 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 121 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 140 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 129 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 139 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 125 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 106 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 116 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 131 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

510 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 73 fatalities, 1,930 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 45 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 72 km 4
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 100 km 11
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 89 km 4
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 92 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 60 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 43 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 81 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 61 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 35 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 78 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 30 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 79 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 66 km 11
May 14, 1972 EF4 98 km 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 99 km 6
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 96 km 1
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 67 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 93 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 22 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 23 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 24 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 25 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 12 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 9 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 13 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 24 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 13 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 23 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 24 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 25 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 22 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 18 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 24 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 24 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 76 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 24 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 19 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 10 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in
April 56°F (13°C) 5.3 in Wettest
May 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in
June 72°F (22°C) 5.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in

Holton has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (3.2").

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