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Linton, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Greene County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,153 Population 1,571/sq mi density
$41,968 Median Income $24,873 per capita
$86,800 Home Value $164,964 Zillow
$791 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
56 Violent Crime/100K 3,887 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$41,968 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,800 home value, $791/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
56 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Linton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above US avg
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation501 ft (153 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Population Density1,571/sq mi
Coordinates39.0355°N, 87.1571°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyGreene County County
Nearest AirportTerre Haute Regional (HUF)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.2"
24% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.36"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0480 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score42.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.8 / 100
Community Resilience51.2 / 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 Moderate
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

49 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 91 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 89 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 126 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 90 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 126 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 115 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 89 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 50 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 114 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 94 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 143 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 77 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 90 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 88 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 91 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 88 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 122 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 89 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 107 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

440 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 578 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 79 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 69 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 97 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 61 km 1
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 82 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 80 km 6
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 47 km 2
May 25, 2011 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 52 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 40 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 94 km 1
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 51 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 79 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 68 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 50 km 0
Jul 30, 1992 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 44 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 3, 1989 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 10, 1986 EF3 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,547 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 78 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 78 km
2010 FORK RIDGE RX 697 83 km
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 91 km
2019 UNNAMED 670 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-1°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 2.5 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.8 in
December 33°F (1°C) 3.3 in

Linton has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (2.4").

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