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Newberry, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Daviess County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
118 Population 246/sq mi density
$50,313 Median Income $22,750 per capita
$83,600 Home Value $123,855 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
56 Violent Crime/100K 3,887 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$50,313 median income, 9.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
56 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Newberry enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. The area receives 18.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation558 ft (170 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density246/sq mi
Coordinates38.9239°N, 87.0194°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyDaviess County County
Nearest AirportLawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.6"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 18.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.6 / 100
Community Resilience40.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 92 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 90 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 121 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 91 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 119 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 99 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 103 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 60 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 97 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 95 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 139 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 81 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 91 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 96 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 93 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 89 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 127 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 90 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 123 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

464 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 42 fatalities, 706 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 98 km 6
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 91 km 11
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 45 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 64 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 65 km 0
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 82 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 90 km 6
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 49 km 2
May 25, 2011 EF3 57 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 37 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 29 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 77 km 1
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 48 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 89 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 68 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 48 km 0
Jul 30, 1992 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 31 km 0
Apr 3, 1989 EF3 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,547 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 69 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,102 95 km
2014 UNNAMED 910 99 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 69 km
2019 UNNAMED 892 99 km
2010 FORK RIDGE RX 697 71 km
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 75 km
2019 UNNAMED 670 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.6 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.3 in

Newberry has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (2.5").

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