Huntingburg, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Dubois County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,504 Population 1,288/sq mi density
$52,327 Median Income $30,438 per capita
$126,500 Home Value $246,182 Zillow
$825 Median Rent 25.9% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
276 Violent Crime/100K 337 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$52,327 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,500 home value, $825/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
276 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Huntingburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation496 ft (151 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²)
Population Density1,288/sq mi
Coordinates38.3009°N, 86.9619°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyDubois County County
Nearest AirportEvansville Regional (EVV)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 8.3"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.36"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood
Good Days %72.4%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.2 / 100
Community Resilience92.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

59 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 82 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 81 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 77 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 81 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 70 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 45 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 48 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 94 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 84 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 81 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 146 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 84 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 137 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 79 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 123 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 80 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 71 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 83 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 139 km
Sep 9, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

493 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 90 fatalities, 1,058 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 32 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 74 km 31
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 69 km 11
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 65 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 49 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 85 km 0
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 74 km 0
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 89 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 68 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 62 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 45 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 89 km 24
May 30, 2004 EF3 34 km 1
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 40 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 3, 1989 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 78 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 44 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,057 46 km
2021 UNNAMED 959 45 km
2014 UNNAMED 910 46 km
2019 UNNAMED 892 46 km
2024 LONG RUN RX 774 42 km
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 27 km
2019 UNNAMED 584 42 km
2010 ROCKHOUSE HOLLOW RX 581 43 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.4 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 5.2 in
April 56°F (13°C) 6.2 in Wettest
May 65°F (18°C) 5.8 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
July 76°F (25°C) 5.1 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.4 in
December 36°F (2°C) 4.1 in

Huntingburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.2") and February the driest (3.4").

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