New Ross, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Hendricks County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
381 Population 1,270/sq mi density
$55,625 Median Income $29,699 per capita
$130,300 Home Value $272,813 Zillow
$1,000 Median Rent 23.6% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$55,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,300 home value, $1,000/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
New Ross experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. The area receives 21.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation884 ft (269 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,270/sq mi
Coordinates39.9646°N, 86.7142°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyHendricks County County
Nearest AirportIndianapolis International (IND)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.2"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 21.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.26"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood
Good Days %93.8%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0457 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience91.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 17, 2021.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 51 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 146 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 99 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 42 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 23 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 30 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 144 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 78 km
May 10, 2012 1 km NNW of Emison, Indiana M2.7 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

629 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 87 fatalities, 1,948 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 68 km 0
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 61 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 61 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 69 km 18
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 94 km 0
May 14, 1972 EF4 58 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 56 km 25
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 15 km 28
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 42 km 0
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 89 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 74 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 71 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 71 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 44 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 87 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 99 km 0
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF3 73 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 80 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 52 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,102 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 1,102 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in
April 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 5.3 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 3.9 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.9 in

New Ross has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 25°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (2.5").

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