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Mellott, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Fountain County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
198 Population 582/sq mi density
$84,792 Median Income $39,933 per capita
$152,800 Home Value $141,057 Zillow
$480 Median Rent 37.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
1,261 Violent Crime/100K 2,834 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$84,792 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,800 home value, $480/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,261 violent crimes/100K (232% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Mellott experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. The area receives 23.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation701 ft (214 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density582/sq mi
Coordinates40.1641°N, 87.1488°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyFountain County County
Nearest AirportVermilion Regional (DNV)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.1"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 23.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score21.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability28.1 / 100
Community Resilience46.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 39 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 148 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 141 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 78 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 56 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 135 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 14 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

609 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 85 fatalities, 1,669 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 39 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 36 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 37 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 70 km 25
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 29 km 28
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 33 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 88 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 87 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 34 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 68 km 1
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 54 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 12 km 1
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 33 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 82 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,602 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 1,602 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 3.2 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.9 in
May 62°F (16°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.5 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.0 in

Mellott has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.0").

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