Jeffersonville, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Clark County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
50,176 Population 1,472/sq mi density
$70,157 Median Income $35,801 per capita
$208,500 Home Value $253,784 Zillow
$1,090 Median Rent 29.3% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
330 Violent Crime/100K 1,695 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$70,157 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$208,500 home value, $1,090/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
330 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Jeffersonville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.8°F
7% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation512 ft (156 m)
Area34.4 sq mi (89.0 km²)
Population Density1,472/sq mi
Coordinates38.3324°N, 85.6961°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyClark County County
Nearest AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.1"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 13.4"
Wettest Month (May) 5.16"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median47.0
RatingGood
Good Days %59.0%
Unhealthy Days4

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0479 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.8 / 100
Community Resilience65.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 73 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 66 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 142 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 84 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 114 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 48 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 22 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 107 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 130 km
Aug 26, 2000 6 km N of Boonville, Indiana M2.6 140 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 68 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 111 km
Mar 8, 1990 4 km SW of Oak Grove, Kentucky M2.5 148 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

486 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 90 fatalities, 1,616 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 97 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 99 km 31
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 44 km 11
May 28, 1996 EF4 21 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 62 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 77 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 88 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 25 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 61 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 89 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 70 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 63 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 16 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 85 km 3
May 25, 2011 EF3 83 km 0
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 47 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 98 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 20 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 76 km 1
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 65 km 0
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 65 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 65 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 63 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 63 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 75 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 78 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 74 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 63 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 74 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 66 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 63 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 62 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 65 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 69 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 64 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 65 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 64 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 68 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 77 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.3 in Driest
March 47°F (9°C) 4.4 in
April 58°F (15°C) 4.7 in
May 67°F (20°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.9 in

Jeffersonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (3.3").

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