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Medora, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Jackson County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
993 Population 3,310/sq mi density
$60,625 Median Income $20,891 per capita
$76,400 Home Value $205,093 Zillow
$960 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
33 Violent Crime/100K 3,439 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,625 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,400 home value, $960/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
33 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Medora experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation529 ft (161 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density3,310/sq mi
Coordinates38.8246°N, 86.1711°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyJackson County County
Nearest AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 14.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.88"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score52.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability15.8 / 100
Community Resilience76.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
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)

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 81 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 147 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 134 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 97 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 75 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 94 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 115 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 130 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 112 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 148 km
May 10, 2012 1 km NNW of Emison, Indiana M2.7 112 km
Mar 6, 2000 0 km E of Darmstadt, Indiana M2.7 146 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 76 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 88 km
Aug 26, 2000 6 km N of Boonville, Indiana M2.6 125 km
Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M2.6 147 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 49 km
Aug 9, 2025 2 km ESE of Cynthiana, Indiana M2.6 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

522 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 58 fatalities, 1,290 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 98 km 6
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 44 km 11
May 28, 1996 EF4 84 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 99 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 32 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 10 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 48 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 78 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 79 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 52 km 4
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 90 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 71 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 71 km 3
May 25, 2011 EF3 17 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 38 km 0
Jun 3, 2008 EF3 82 km 1
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 67 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 85 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 64 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 65 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 66 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 64 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 65 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 66 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 68 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 65 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 64 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 65 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 68 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 64 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 64 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 64 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 64 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 66 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 68 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 34 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 65 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 64 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in
December 35°F (1°C) 3.5 in

Medora has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.9").

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