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Manilla, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Rush County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
332 Population 1,443/sq mi density
$57,831 Median Income $23,415 per capita
$79,600 Home Value $219,205 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
1,001 Violent Crime/100K 2,900 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$57,831 median income, 12.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,001 violent crimes/100K (163% above avg)
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Manilla experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. The area receives 14.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation889 ft (271 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density1,443/sq mi
Coordinates39.5727°N, 85.6220°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyRush County County
Nearest AirportIndianapolis International (IND)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.0"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 14.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.40"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score15.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.5 / 100
Community Resilience70.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
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 M3.8 145 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 5 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 86 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 99 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 133 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 119 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 139 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 144 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

560 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 25 fatalities, 1,046 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 93 km 3
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 36 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 98 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 72 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 13 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 61 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 20 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 50 km 4
May 14, 1972 EF4 45 km 0
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 15 km 0
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 80 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 42 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 100 km 2
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 59 km 3
Jun 3, 2008 EF3 14 km 1
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 32 km 0
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 79 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: JPG 09 1 (6,113 ac, 1998).

Year Name Acres Distance
1998 JPG 09 1 6,113 79 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 80 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 81 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 82 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 69 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 66 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 69 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 81 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 69 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 81 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 81 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 82 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 78 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 74 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 81 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 81 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 74 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 81 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 75 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-1°C) 2.4 in
March 40°F (5°C) 3.5 in
April 51°F (10°C) 4.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
July 74°F (24°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.6 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 3.1 in

Manilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.4").

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