Middletown, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Madison County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,163 Population 1,865/sq mi density
$55,833 Median Income $26,813 per capita
$98,500 Home Value $240,559 Zillow
$806 Median Rent 25.6% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$55,833 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,500 home value, $806/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Middletown 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 43.6 inches. The area receives 25.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

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

Elevation972 ft (296 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density1,865/sq mi
Coordinates40.0595°N, 85.5428°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyMadison County County
Nearest AirportDelaware County Regional (MIE)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 25.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood
Good Days %72.1%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0483 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability49.1 / 100
Community Resilience67.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

9 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 52 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 107 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 108 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 128 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 74 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 104 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 145 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 120 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

595 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 43 fatalities, 1,675 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 2019 EF4 96 km 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 47 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 49 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 36 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 23 km 1
May 14, 1972 EF4 56 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 56 km 4
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 81 km 25
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 58 km 0
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 57 km 1
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 38 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 47 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 75 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 59 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 92 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 91 km 1
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 3, 2008 EF3 68 km 1
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,102 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 1,102 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 42°F (5°C) 3.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.3 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in
September 67°F (20°C) 2.9 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in

Middletown has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (2.6").

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