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New Washington, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Clark County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
432 Population 83/sq mi density
$84,141 Median Income $32,196 per capita
$193,000 Home Value $231,992 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
12 Violent Crime/100K 2,830 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$84,141 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$193,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.4 / 5.0
12 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
New Washington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation699 ft (213 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²)
Population Density83/sq mi
Coordinates38.5696°N, 85.5601°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyClark County County
Nearest AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0479 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.8 / 100
Community Resilience65.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 94 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 87 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 115 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 146 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 90 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 122 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 73 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 48 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 117 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 138 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 79 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 141 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 120 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 150 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

495 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 60 fatalities, 1,489 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 74 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 57 km 11
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 84 km 4
May 28, 1996 EF4 50 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 43 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 70 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 87 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 17 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 44 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 64 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 34 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 99 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 72 km 4
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 57 km 3
May 25, 2011 EF3 77 km 0
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 43 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 3, 2008 EF3 100 km 1
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 11 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 37 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 36 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 34 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 34 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 46 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 49 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 46 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 34 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 45 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 37 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 34 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 33 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 36 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 40 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 35 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 36 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 87 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 35 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 40 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 49 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 4.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.7 in

New Washington has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (3.0").

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