Laurel, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Franklin County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
474 Population 1,975/sq mi density
$24,663 Median Income $18,436 per capita
$76,100 Home Value $243,157 Zillow
$973 Median Rent 42.9% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$24,663 median income, 13.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,100 home value, $973/mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Laurel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The area receives 17.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation730 ft (223 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density1,975/sq mi
Coordinates39.5020°N, 85.1879°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyFranklin County County
Nearest AirportButler County Regional/Hogan Field (HAO)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.0"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 17.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.30"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.68"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score34.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.2 / 100
Community Resilience43.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
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 Jul 23, 2013.

Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 42 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 124 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 137 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 110 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 120 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 143 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 139 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

564 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 74 fatalities, 2,652 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 65 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 99 km 36
May 27, 2019 EF4 72 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 92 km 4
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 77 km 4
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 72 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 39 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 28 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 61 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 82 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 62 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 71 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 48 km 0
May 14, 1972 EF4 82 km 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 91 km 1
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 53 km 0
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 75 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 79 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 97 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 81 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 72 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 73 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 74 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 75 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 63 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 60 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 63 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 74 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 63 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 72 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 74 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 75 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 72 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 68 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 74 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 73 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 74 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 69 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 60 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,334 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 42°F (5°C) 3.6 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.7 in
June 72°F (22°C) 5.3 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in

Laurel has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (2.7").

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