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New Trenton, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Dearborn County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
329 Population 715/sq mi density
$36,924 Median Income $41,581 per capita
$157,700 Home Value $356,600 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
219 Violent Crime/100K 2,745 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$36,924 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$157,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
219 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher
New Trenton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation754 ft (230 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density715/sq mi
Coordinates39.3090°N, 84.8970°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyDearborn County County
Nearest AirportButler County Regional/Hogan Field (HAO)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.68"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.2 / 100
Community Resilience48.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 28, 2024.

Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 73 km
Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 125 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 128 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 129 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 146 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 110 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 145 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 130 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 106 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

544 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 86 fatalities, 3,050 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 81 km 36
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 38 km 3
May 27, 2019 EF4 68 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 62 km 4
Sep 20, 2000 EF4 87 km 1
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 46 km 4
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 80 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 10 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 61 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 88 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 68 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 39 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 81 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 74 km 4
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 59 km 1
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 84 km 6
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 83 km 0
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 99 km 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 85 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 83 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 66 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 68 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 68 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 60 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 57 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 61 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 68 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 61 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 65 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 68 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 69 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 67 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 64 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 67 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 65 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 67 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 64 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 58 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,334 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 42°F (5°C) 3.9 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
May 62°F (16°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 44°F (6°C) 3.6 in
December 33°F (1°C) 3.3 in

New Trenton has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.7").

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