Muncie, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Vermilion County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
144 Population 800/sq mi density
$78,750 Median Income $36,800 per capita
$76,700 Home Value $164,868 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$78,750 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,700 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Muncie experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. The area receives 25.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation642 ft (196 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density800/sq mi
Coordinates40.1161°N, 87.8430°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyVermilion County County
Nearest AirportVermilion Regional (DNV)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.2"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 25.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.96"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.18"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score78.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability70.2 / 100
Community Resilience87.0 / 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 Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

11 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 57 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 135 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 119 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 101 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 94 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 68 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 149 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 78 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 133 km
May 10, 2012 1 km NNW of Emison, Indiana M2.7 148 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

647 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 61 fatalities, 865 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 86 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 82 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 89 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 74 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 84 km 28
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 89 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 52 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 89 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 31 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 9 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 35 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 66 km 1
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 99 km 1
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 36 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 36 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 27 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 1,602 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 2.8 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in
July 74°F (24°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 2.4 in

Muncie has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.2").

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