Needmore, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Lawrence County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
307 Population 480/sq mi density
$68,125 Median Income $19,685 per capita
$68,800 Home Value $174,815 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,800 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Needmore experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. The area receives 16.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation654 ft (199 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density480/sq mi
Coordinates38.9267°N, 86.5263°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyLawrence County County
Nearest AirportTerre Haute Regional (HUF)
55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.6"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 16.4"
Wettest Month (May) 5.48"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.03"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score47.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.9 / 100
Community Resilience67.3 / 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 Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

45 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 M5.2 129 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 128 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 149 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 129 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 88 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 144 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 120 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 83 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 106 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 133 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 102 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 128 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 74 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 95 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 130 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 126 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 127 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 135 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 82 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

532 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 60 fatalities, 967 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 97 km 6
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 62 km 11
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 23 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 16 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 97 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 79 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 73 km 4
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 96 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 45 km 2
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 98 km 3
May 25, 2011 EF3 16 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 11 km 0
Jun 3, 2008 EF3 94 km 1
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 99 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 76 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 59 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 67 km 1
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 35 km 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 89 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 96 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 97 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 95 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 96 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 94 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 96 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 94 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 95 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 94 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 99 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 94 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 95 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 94 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 94 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 97 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 98 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 32 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 96 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 94 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 35°F (1°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in
April 55°F (13°C) 5.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.3 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.3 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.8 in

Needmore has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (3.0").

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