Kennard, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Henry County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
519 Population 1,236/sq mi density
$61,750 Median Income $22,851 per capita
$105,100 Home Value $164,639 Zillow
$1,052 Median Rent 21.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$61,750 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,100 home value, $1,052/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Kennard experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The area receives 24.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,038 ft (316 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density1,236/sq mi
Coordinates39.9063°N, 85.5221°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyHenry County County
Nearest AirportDelaware County Regional (MIE)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.3"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 24.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.34"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood
Good Days %78.1%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.5 / 100
Community Resilience72.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 12, 2015.

Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 36 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 101 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 106 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 131 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 84 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 110 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 133 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

577 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 49 fatalities, 1,736 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 2019 EF4 91 km 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 39 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 92 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 32 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 21 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 27 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 88 km 4
May 14, 1972 EF4 50 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 91 km 25
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 73 km 4
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 43 km 0
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 74 km 1
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 45 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 65 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 75 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 90 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 84 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 94 km 3
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,102 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 1,102 79 km
2004 UNIT 30 938 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 38°F (4°C) 3.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.9 in
June 69°F (21°C) 5.3 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 3.4 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.0 in

Kennard has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (2.5").

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