Jefferson, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Clinton County County

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

169 Population 1,536/sq mi density

$38,984 Median Income $14,051 per capita

$145,100 Home Value $205,410 Zillow

52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

123 Violent Crime/100K 5,066 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.8 / 5.0

$38,984 median income, 0.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.6 / 5.0

$145,100 home value, /mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

123 violent crimes/100K

Education

1.6 / 5.0

8.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Jefferson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The area receives 24.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	51.7°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	860 ft (262 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density	1,536/sq mi
Coordinates	40.2793°N, 86.5911°W
Timezone	America/Indiana/Indianapolis
County	Clinton County County
Nearest Airport	Indianapolis International (IND) 42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.3"

14% above US avg

Snowfall 24.1"

Wettest Month (May) 4.06"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	30.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	25.6 / 100
Community Resilience	64.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
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: M3.8 on Jun 17, 2021.

Jun 17, 2021	Illinois-Indiana border region	M3.8	77 km
Sep 12, 2004	4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana	M3.8	109 km
Dec 20, 1990	5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana	M3.7	77 km
Apr 14, 2000	4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana	M3.6	59 km
Dec 17, 1990	Illinois-Indiana border region	M3.2	45 km
Dec 16, 1996	3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana	M3.1	111 km
Apr 17, 1990	8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio	M3.0	149 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

603 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 85 fatalities, 1,806 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 11, 1998	EF4	78 km	0
Apr 26, 1994	EF4	38 km	3
Mar 20, 1976	EF4	41 km	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	52 km	18
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	99 km	0
May 14, 1972	EF4	71 km	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	37 km	28
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	22 km	25
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	21 km	0
Mar 6, 1956	EF4	92 km	1
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	88 km	0
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	93 km	0
May 27, 2019	EF3	87 km	0
Aug 24, 2016	EF3	40 km	0
Nov 17, 2013	EF3	22 km	0
Jun 5, 2010	EF3	53 km	0
May 30, 2004	EF3	64 km	0
Jun 11, 1998	EF3	46 km	0
Nov 22, 1992	EF3	68 km	0
Nov 22, 1992	EF3	61 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-3°C)	2.0 in	Coldest, Driest
February	28°F (-2°C)	2.0 in
March	39°F (4°C)	3.1 in
April	50°F (10°C)	3.8 in
May	61°F (16°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
June	70°F (21°C)	4.0 in
July	74°F (23°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	4.0 in
September	65°F (18°C)	3.0 in
October	53°F (12°C)	2.8 in
November	41°F (5°C)	3.2 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	3.0 in

Jefferson has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.0").

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