Lizton, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Hendricks County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
620 Population 849/sq mi density
$105,938 Median Income $35,349 per capita
$193,500 Home Value $360,965 Zillow
$1,054 Median Rent 23.6% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$105,938 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$193,500 home value, $1,054/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Lizton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The area receives 14.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation947 ft (289 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density849/sq mi
Coordinates39.8836°N, 86.5422°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyHendricks County County
Nearest AirportIndianapolis International (IND)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.3"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 14.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.16"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood
Good Days %93.8%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0457 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience91.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 17, 2021.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 64 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 148 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 81 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 34 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 22 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 47 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 143 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 85 km
May 10, 2012 1 km NNW of Emison, Indiana M2.7 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

614 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 90 fatalities, 1,972 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 52 km 0
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 75 km 3
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 95 km 2
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 76 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 78 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 85 km 18
May 14, 1972 EF4 41 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 32 km 28
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 55 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 59 km 25
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 72 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 54 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 67 km 2
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 71 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 57 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 3, 2008 EF3 88 km 1
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 89 km 0
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF3 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 88 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,102 75 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 29°F (-1°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 3.1 in
April 51°F (10°C) 4.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.3 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.7 in

Lizton has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.4").

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