New Pekin, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Washington County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,377
Population
579/sq mi density
$50,500
Median Income
$24,132 per capita
$116,000
Home Value
$240,752 Zillow
$837
Median Rent
25.0% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$50,500 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,000 home value, $837/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher
New Pekin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 579/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5021°N, 86.0144°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.9 / 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 Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in |
New Pekin has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (2.8").