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 Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation877 ft (267 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density1,477/sq mi
Coordinates40.3875°N, 85.4978°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyBlackford County County
Nearest AirportDelaware County Regional (MIE)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 32.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.81"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.27"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score9.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability51.5 / 100
Community Resilience90.1 / 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)

Earthquake History

10 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 88 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 131 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 127 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 136 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 132 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 55 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 93 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 126 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 89 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

580 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 48 fatalities, 1,554 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 10, 2002 EF4 75 km 4
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 78 km 0
Feb 18, 1992 EF4 87 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 85 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 42 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 72 km 0
May 14, 1972 EF4 85 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 95 km 3
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 21 km 4
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 75 km 25
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 93 km 0
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 21 km 1
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 39 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 13 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 99 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 23 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 71 km 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 85 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 98 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 59 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

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").

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