Knightstown, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Henry County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
2,154
Population
2,051/sq mi density
$44,655
Median Income
$27,690 per capita
$121,500
Home Value
$229,943 Zillow
$805
Median Rent
38.5% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$44,655 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,500 home value, $805/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Knightstown 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 47.1 inches. The area receives 28.6 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 Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
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 | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 78.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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 | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in |
Knightstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.6").