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Laconia, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Harrison County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
48 Population 960/sq mi density
$51,667 Median Income $22,327 per capita
$71,700 Home Value $251,721 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
244 Violent Crime/100K 5,622 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$51,667 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
244 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Laconia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation663 ft (202 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density960/sq mi
Coordinates38.0318°N, 86.0855°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyHarrison County County
Nearest AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.0"
34% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.53"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.68"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability28.3 / 100
Community Resilience42.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 146 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 37 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 136 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 35 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 148 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 122 km
Nov 28, 1998 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.9 131 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 109 km
Jan 28, 1991 9 km SW of Sacramento, Kentucky M2.8 133 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 133 km
Mar 6, 2000 0 km E of Darmstadt, Indiana M2.7 130 km
May 10, 2012 1 km NNW of Emison, Indiana M2.7 149 km
Aug 15, 2001 5 km SSE of Spottsville, Kentucky M2.7 118 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 40 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 15 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 124 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 148 km
Feb 27, 2020 5 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.6 130 km
Sep 12, 2015 5 km SE of Corydon, Kentucky M2.6 142 km
Aug 26, 2000 6 km N of Boonville, Indiana M2.6 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

474 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 86 fatalities, 1,447 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 58 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 52 km 31
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 45 km 11
May 28, 1996 EF4 32 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 92 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 93 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 35 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 80 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 38 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 89 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 65 km 11
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 90 km 1
May 25, 2011 EF3 95 km 0
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 88 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 68 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 100 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 54 km 1
May 23, 2000 EF3 59 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 75 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FLOATING MILL HOLLOW (2,422 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 FLOATING MILL HOLLOW 2,422 92 km
2008 BROOKS KNOB 2,225 94 km
2012 FY2012 CRYSTAL CAVE BROADCAST BURN 2,221 91 km
2010 JOPPA CHURCH 2,037 95 km
2004 JIM LEE 1,770 96 km
2009 TEMPLE HILL 1,628 92 km
2009 JIM LEE 1,613 96 km
2007 Big Woods 1,500 88 km
2008 GOBLIN KNOB 1,445 89 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 42 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,057 40 km
2021 UNNAMED 959 40 km
2014 UNNAMED 910 36 km
2019 UNNAMED 892 36 km
2024 LONG RUN RX 774 45 km
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 59 km
2007 DENNISON FERRY RX 655 91 km
2000 UNNAMED 641 82 km
2019 UNNAMED 584 45 km
2010 ROCKHOUSE HOLLOW RX 581 43 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in Wettest
April 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in

Laconia has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.5") and October the driest (2.7").

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