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Lawrenceport, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Lawrence County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
28 Population 51/sq mi density
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
112 Violent Crime/100K 3,799 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
112 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lawrenceport experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation626 ft (191 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates38.7471°N, 86.3901°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyLawrence County County
Nearest AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.5"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 12.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.92"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score47.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.9 / 100
Community Resilience67.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
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

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 134 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 133 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 145 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 133 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 68 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 139 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 143 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 137 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 116 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 114 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 63 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 133 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 96 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 135 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 117 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 131 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 132 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 135 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 121 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

516 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 60 fatalities, 1,233 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 82 km 6
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 39 km 11
May 28, 1996 EF4 87 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 15 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 100 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 13 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 97 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 72 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 83 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 60 km 11
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 68 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 92 km 3
May 25, 2011 EF3 13 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 22 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 79 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 65 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 82 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 49 km 1
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 57 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 85 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 86 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 84 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 85 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 86 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 88 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 85 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 84 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 86 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 88 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 83 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 83 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 84 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 84 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 86 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 87 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 43 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 85 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 84 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.5 in

Lawrenceport has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.9").

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