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Montgomery, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Daviess County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,184 Population 731/sq mi density
$93,750 Median Income $35,920 per capita
$226,000 Home Value $174,954 Zillow
$827 Median Rent 18.9% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
451 Violent Crime/100K 5,208 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$93,750 median income, 0.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$226,000 home value, $827/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
451 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Montgomery enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. The area receives 9.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation524 ft (160 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density731/sq mi
Coordinates38.6648°N, 87.0494°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyDaviess County County
Nearest AirportLawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.0"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 9.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.16"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.6 / 100
Community Resilience40.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

54 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 77 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 75 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 96 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 76 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 93 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 76 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 131 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 76 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 63 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 80 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 76 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 109 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 78 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 125 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 73 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 116 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 74 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 135 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 39 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

484 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 43 fatalities, 676 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 71 km 6
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 79 km 11
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 43 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 47 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 70 km 0
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 67 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 76 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 92 km 6
May 25, 2011 EF3 63 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 44 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 7 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 56 km 1
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 73 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 94 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 2 km 0
Apr 3, 1989 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 10, 1986 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 66 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

13 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,547 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 85 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 80 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,057 81 km
2021 UNNAMED 959 80 km
2014 UNNAMED 910 77 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 85 km
2019 UNNAMED 892 77 km
2024 LONG RUN RX 774 78 km
2010 FORK RIDGE RX 697 82 km
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 52 km
2019 UNNAMED 670 82 km
2019 UNNAMED 584 78 km
2010 ROCKHOUSE HOLLOW RX 581 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.7 in
March 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.4 in

Montgomery has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (2.7").

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