Lynn, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Darke County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
994 Population 1,744/sq mi density
$44,450 Median Income $29,288 per capita
$79,000 Home Value $175,394 Zillow
$659 Median Rent 26.7% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$44,450 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,000 home value, $659/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Lynn 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 40.1 inches. The area receives 25.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,170 ft (357 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density1,744/sq mi
Coordinates40.0487°N, 84.9425°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyDarke County County
Nearest AirportDelaware County Regional (MIE)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.1"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 25.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.84"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.09"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score52.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.0 / 100
Community Resilience80.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 12, 2015.

Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 79 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 46 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 60 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 106 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 102 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

548 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 66 fatalities, 2,452 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 89 km 36
May 27, 2019 EF4 48 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF4 83 km 4
Sep 20, 2000 EF4 93 km 1
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 91 km 0
Feb 18, 1992 EF4 82 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 92 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 66 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 69 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 28 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 67 km 4
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 58 km 3
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 90 km 0
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 79 km 1
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 21 km 1
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 84 km 3
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 73 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 41 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 60 km 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in
April 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
May 62°F (16°C) 4.4 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.3 in

Lynn has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.1").

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