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Independence, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Warren County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
37 Population 195/sq mi density
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
103 Violent Crime/100K 1,119 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
103 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Independence experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. The area receives 23.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation560 ft (171 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density195/sq mi
Coordinates40.3379°N, 87.1716°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyWarren County County
Nearest AirportVermilion Regional (DNV)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.1"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 23.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score5.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.8 / 100
Community Resilience61.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

7 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 57 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 95 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 74 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 147 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 32 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 95 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

601 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 86 fatalities, 1,647 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 25 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 21 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 18 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 67 km 25
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 44 km 28
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 29 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 84 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 29 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 90 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 70 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 30 km 1
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 20 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 86 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,602 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 1,602 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.0 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
September 65°F (19°C) 3.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.8 in

Independence has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.7").

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