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Loogootee, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Martin County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,846 Population 1,813/sq mi density
$46,625 Median Income $28,208 per capita
$133,900 Home Value $236,168 Zillow
$755 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
258 Violent Crime/100K 331 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$46,625 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,900 home value, $755/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
258 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Loogootee enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. The area receives 13.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation533 ft (162 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density1,813/sq mi
Coordinates38.6757°N, 86.9141°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyMartin County County
Nearest AirportLawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.0"
32% above US avg
Snowfall 13.6"
Wettest Month (May) 5.16"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score12.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability43.0 / 100
Community Resilience70.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

53 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 88 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 87 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 105 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 87 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 101 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 70 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 132 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 69 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 74 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 149 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 91 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 87 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 105 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 89 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 121 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 85 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 128 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 86 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 144 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

487 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 38 fatalities, 700 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 69 km 6
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 69 km 11
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 58 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 54 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 35 km 1
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 78 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 71 km 2
May 25, 2011 EF3 52 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 33 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 19 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 49 km 1
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 67 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 68 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 12 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 3, 1989 EF3 78 km 0
Mar 10, 1986 EF3 84 km 0
Sep 26, 1976 EF3 92 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 75 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 76 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,057 77 km
2021 UNNAMED 959 75 km
2014 UNNAMED 910 71 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 75 km
2019 UNNAMED 892 71 km
2024 LONG RUN RX 774 74 km
2010 FORK RIDGE RX 697 71 km
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 46 km
2019 UNNAMED 670 71 km
2019 UNNAMED 584 74 km
2010 ROCKHOUSE HOLLOW RX 581 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.7 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in

Loogootee has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (2.7").

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