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Lyford, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Parke County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
557 Population 546/sq mi density
$49,883 Median Income $18,802 per capita
$105,100 Home Value $126,629 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
336 Violent Crime/100K 2,122 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$49,883 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
336 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lyford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. The area receives 13.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation546 ft (166 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density546/sq mi
Coordinates39.6468°N, 87.3690°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyParke County County
Nearest AirportTerre Haute Regional (HUF)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 13.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.17"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability58.5 / 100
Community Resilience43.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 140 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 139 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 140 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 22 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 144 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 146 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 88 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 64 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 140 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 54 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 140 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 139 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 139 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 88 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 54 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 17 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 141 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 94 km
Sep 9, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 144 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

554 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 61 fatalities, 1,006 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 99 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 97 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 97 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 89 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 60 km 28
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 67 km 2
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 85 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 90 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 94 km 0
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 72 km 1
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 76 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 41 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 78 km 0
Mar 10, 1986 EF3 79 km 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 55 km 1
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 95 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.2 in
March 42°F (5°C) 3.5 in
April 53°F (11°C) 4.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 3.0 in

Lyford has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (2.2").

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