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New Harmony, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Posey County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
867 Population 1,057/sq mi density
$50,809 Median Income $31,732 per capita
$177,400 Home Value $206,747 Zillow
$897 Median Rent 21.8% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,809 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$177,400 home value, $897/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.1% bachelor's degree or higher
New Harmony enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. The area receives 11.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation379 ft (116 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density1,057/sq mi
Coordinates38.1286°N, 87.9309°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyPosey County County
Nearest AirportEvansville Regional (EVV)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.0"
32% above US avg
Snowfall 11.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.08"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0478 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score46.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability26.4 / 100
Community Resilience91.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
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

80 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 36 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 37 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 21 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 139 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 36 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 126 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 31 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 33 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 88 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 131 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 36 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 36 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 53 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 138 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 135 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 53 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 37 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 37 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 141 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

505 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 56 fatalities, 831 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 79 km 8
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 49 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 96 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 55 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 68 km 0
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 41 km 0
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 23 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 87 km 6
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 16 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 48 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 55 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 78 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 93 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 36 km 24
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 80 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 74 km 1
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 80 km 0
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,286 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 96 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 81 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 68 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 92 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 82 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 66 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 69 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 94 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 82 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 82 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 82 km
2021 ROCKY BRANCH RX 1,033 98 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,008 82 km
2024 CAVE HILL RX 999 65 km
2017 UNNAMED 994 69 km
2024 PLEASANT VALLEY RX 899 96 km
2021 ONE HORSE GAP RX 865 83 km
2024 COPPEROUS BRANCH RX 744 93 km
2019 HARRIS BRANCH RX 716 70 km
2010 ONE HORSE GAP 687 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.4 in
May 65°F (19°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.3 in
September 69°F (21°C) 2.8 in Driest
October 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in

New Harmony has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and September the driest (2.8").

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