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Morgantown, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Johnson County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,328 Population 3,495/sq mi density
$50,809 Median Income $25,159 per capita
$129,500 Home Value $323,101 Zillow
$882 Median Rent 32.6% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
46 Violent Crime/100K 2,045 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$50,809 median income, 11.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,500 home value, $882/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
46 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Morgantown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The area receives 16.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation680 ft (207 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density3,495/sq mi
Coordinates39.3729°N, 86.2586°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyJohnson County County
Nearest AirportIndianapolis International (IND)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.5"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 16.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience87.9 / 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 High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 17, 2021.

Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 139 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 102 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 136 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 133 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 57 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 40 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 60 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 102 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 121 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 99 km
May 10, 2012 1 km NNW of Emison, Indiana M2.7 121 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 137 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 147 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

559 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 54 fatalities, 831 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 52 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 70 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 58 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 72 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 54 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 67 km 0
May 14, 1972 EF4 47 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 89 km 28
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 46 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 23 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 41 km 2
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 81 km 3
May 25, 2011 EF3 58 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 3, 2008 EF3 51 km 1
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 40 km 0
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 35 km 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 91 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 23 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 91 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 92 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 91 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 92 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 84 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 83 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 83 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 91 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 84 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 94 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 91 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 91 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 89 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 87 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 92 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 94 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 28 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 92 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 87 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.5 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
December 33°F (0°C) 3.2 in

Morgantown has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (2.4").

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