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New Salisbury, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Harrison County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
518 Population 262/sq mi density
$53,711 Median Income $30,199 per capita
$202,400 Home Value $266,106 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
244 Violent Crime/100K 5,622 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$53,711 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$202,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
244 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
New Salisbury 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

Elevation718 ft (219 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density262/sq mi
Coordinates38.3140°N, 86.1001°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyHarrison County County
Nearest AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.0"
34% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.61"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.80"

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

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 149 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 140 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 39 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 148 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 32 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 149 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 130 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 138 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 116 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 144 km
May 10, 2012 1 km NNW of Emison, Indiana M2.7 131 km
Aug 15, 2001 5 km SSE of Spottsville, Kentucky M2.7 127 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 44 km
Mar 6, 2000 0 km E of Darmstadt, Indiana M2.7 131 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 21 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 136 km
Feb 27, 2020 5 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.6 150 km
Aug 26, 2000 6 km N of Boonville, Indiana M2.6 105 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 138 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 35 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

486 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 87 fatalities, 1,564 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 63 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 75 km 31
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 15 km 11
May 28, 1996 EF4 36 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 95 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 64 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 62 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 68 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 97 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 33 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 95 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 88 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 40 km 11
May 25, 2011 EF3 65 km 0
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 74 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 51 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 98 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 41 km 1
May 23, 2000 EF3 89 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 86 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 86 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 84 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 84 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 93 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 96 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 93 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 84 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 92 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 88 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 84 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 83 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 85 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 88 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 85 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 87 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 91 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 85 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 88 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.3 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.8 in

New Salisbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and October the driest (2.8").

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