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Leopold, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Perry County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
129 Population 403/sq mi density
$110,507 Median Income $38,770 per capita
57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
14 Violent Crime/100K 1,918 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$110,507 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.2 / 5.0
14 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Leopold enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation725 ft (221 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density403/sq mi
Coordinates38.1037°N, 86.5828°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyPerry County County
Nearest AirportOwensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.6"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 8.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.72"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0463 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.6 / 100
Community Resilience67.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
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 Low
Lightning Very 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

50 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 M5.2 120 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 119 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 103 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 119 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 93 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 9 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 16 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 121 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 133 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 119 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 122 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 117 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 118 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 109 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 121 km
Sep 9, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 122 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 91 km
Nov 28, 1998 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.9 106 km
Jun 24, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M2.9 118 km
Jan 3, 2003 9 km SW of Mount Vernon, Indiana M2.9 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

513 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 85 fatalities, 1,356 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 15 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 42 km 31
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 50 km 11
May 28, 1996 EF4 73 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 88 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 75 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 87 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 76 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 74 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 88 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 74 km 3
May 25, 2011 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 83 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 64 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 99 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 80 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 25 km 1
May 11, 2003 EF3 97 km 0
May 23, 2000 EF3 69 km 0
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEAD DEER (1,557 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 96 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 6 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,057 7 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 96 km
2021 UNNAMED 959 6 km
2014 UNNAMED 910 10 km
2019 UNNAMED 892 10 km
2024 LONG RUN RX 774 5 km
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 25 km
2000 UNNAMED 641 91 km
2019 UNNAMED 584 5 km
2010 ROCKHOUSE HOLLOW RX 581 5 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.8 in

Leopold has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (3.0").

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