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New Amsterdam, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Harrison County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
88 Population 1,100/sq mi density
$108,594 Median Income $34,575 per capita
$95,200 Home Value $119,303 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
244 Violent Crime/100K 5,622 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$108,594 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
244 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
New Amsterdam enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation418 ft (127 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density1,100/sq mi
Coordinates38.1020°N, 86.2766°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyHarrison County County
Nearest AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.0"
34% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.53"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability28.3 / 100
Community Resilience42.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

49 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 M5.2 146 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 145 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 130 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 145 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 19 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 120 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 147 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 16 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 145 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 147 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 142 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 144 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 130 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 146 km
Sep 9, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 147 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 112 km
Jan 3, 2003 9 km SW of Mount Vernon, Indiana M2.9 150 km
Nov 28, 1998 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.9 123 km
Jun 24, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M2.9 144 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

491 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 81 fatalities, 1,319 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 42 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 47 km 31
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 37 km 11
May 28, 1996 EF4 46 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 79 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 83 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 47 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 80 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 68 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 54 km 3
May 25, 2011 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 88 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 87 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 76 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 98 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 36 km 1
May 23, 2000 EF3 64 km 0
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 87 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

15 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TEMPLE HILL (1,628 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 TEMPLE HILL 1,628 99 km
2007 Big Woods 1,500 98 km
2008 GOBLIN KNOB 1,445 98 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 26 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,057 24 km
2021 UNNAMED 959 23 km
2014 UNNAMED 910 18 km
2019 UNNAMED 892 18 km
2024 LONG RUN RX 774 28 km
2010 FORK RIDGE RX 697 99 km
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 41 km
2019 UNNAMED 670 99 km
2000 UNNAMED 641 88 km
2019 UNNAMED 584 28 km
2010 ROCKHOUSE HOLLOW RX 581 27 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in Wettest
April 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in

New Amsterdam has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.5") and October the driest (2.8").

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