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Knightstown, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Henry County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,154
Population
2,051/sq mi density
$44,655
Median Income
$27,690 per capita
$121,500
Home Value
$219,448 Zillow
$805
Median Rent
38.5% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
81
Violent Crime/100K
4,552 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$44,655 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,500 home value, $805/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
81 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Knightstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. The area receives 20.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 926 ft (282 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,051/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7955°N, 85.5308°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Henry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Delaware County Regional (MIE) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 44.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.7 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in |
Knightstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (2.3").