Letts, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Decatur County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
53 Population 353/sq mi density
$61,071 Median Income $42,942 per capita
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$61,071 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Letts 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 47.0 inches. The area receives 13.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation888 ft (271 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density353/sq mi
Coordinates39.2340°N, 85.5685°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyDecatur County County
Nearest AirportCincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 13.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.41"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.76"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score23.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience78.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.8 on Sep 12, 2004.

Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 146 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 139 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 42 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 99 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 117 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 149 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 133 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 122 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

560 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 49 fatalities, 1,710 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 66 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 95 km 4
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 69 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 83 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 56 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 97 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 75 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 44 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 58 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 58 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 17 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 78 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 94 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 94 km 1
May 14, 1972 EF4 74 km 0
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 43 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 57 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 23 km 3
May 25, 2011 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 99 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 41 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 43 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 43 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 44 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 31 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 29 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 31 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 43 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 32 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 43 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 43 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 44 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 41 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 37 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 44 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 44 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 61 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 43 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 37 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 29 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 42°F (5°C) 3.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.5 in

Letts has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.8").

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