Matthews, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Blackford County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
517
Population
1,477/sq mi density
$45,833
Median Income
$27,854 per capita
$77,000
Home Value
$192,584 Zillow
$1,040
Median Rent
26.9% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$45,833 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,000 home value, $1,040/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Matthews experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 32.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 877 ft (267 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,477/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3875°N, 85.4978°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Blackford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Delaware County Regional (MIE) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 9.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.1 / 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 | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in |
Matthews has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.3").