Maxwell, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Hancock County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
339
Population
464/sq mi density
$59,286
Median Income
$18,059 per capita
$204,800
Home Value
$282,333 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,286 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$204,800 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Maxwell 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. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. The area receives 20.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 913 ft (278 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 464/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8557°N, 85.7683°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Hancock County County |
| Nearest Airport | Indianapolis International (IND) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 44.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively 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 Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.2 in |
Maxwell has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (2.6").