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New Pekin, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Washington County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,377 Population 579/sq mi density
$50,500 Median Income $24,132 per capita
$116,000 Home Value $226,683 Zillow
$837 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
114 Violent Crime/100K 1,849 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$50,500 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,000 home value, $837/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
114 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation699 ft (213 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density579/sq mi
Coordinates38.5021°N, 86.0144°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 14.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.84"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score40.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.5 / 100
Community Resilience36.9 / 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)

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 58 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 126 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 51 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 132 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 130 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 117 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 148 km
Aug 15, 2001 5 km SSE of Spottsville, Kentucky M2.7 144 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 43 km
May 10, 2012 1 km NNW of Emison, Indiana M2.7 131 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 51 km
Mar 6, 2000 0 km E of Darmstadt, Indiana M2.7 143 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 141 km
Aug 26, 2000 6 km N of Boonville, Indiana M2.6 119 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 39 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 144 km
Aug 9, 2025 2 km ESE of Cynthiana, Indiana M2.6 150 km
Mar 8, 1990 4 km SW of Oak Grove, Kentucky M2.5 148 km
Apr 18, 2012 13 km W of Owensboro, Kentucky M2.5 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

520 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 90 fatalities, 1,721 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 97 km 31
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 80 km 6
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 17 km 11
May 28, 1996 EF4 45 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 83 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 54 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 45 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 97 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 74 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 24 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 71 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 41 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 88 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 82 km 3
May 25, 2011 EF3 50 km 0
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 64 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 41 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 93 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 99 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 66 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 67 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 65 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 64 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 72 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 75 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 72 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 64 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 72 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 68 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 64 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 63 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 66 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 68 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 66 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 67 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 72 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 65 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 68 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in
March 44°F (6°C) 4.3 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.7 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 46.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.0").

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