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Newburgh, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Henderson County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
3,370 Population 2,262/sq mi density
$72,431 Median Income $52,180 per capita
$216,300 Home Value $312,231 Zillow
$885 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
518 Violent Crime/100K 5,718 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$72,431 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$216,300 home value, $885/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
518 violent crimes/100K (36% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Newburgh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation401 ft (122 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density2,262/sq mi
Coordinates37.9493°N, 87.4055°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyHenderson County County
Nearest AirportEvansville Regional (EVV)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 6.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.80"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.8 / 100
Community Resilience60.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

63 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 70 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 70 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 31 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 69 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 83 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 20 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 110 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 89 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 69 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 69 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 71 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 90 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 101 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 68 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 69 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 110 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 144 km
Aug 26, 2003 5 km WSW of Brookport, Illinois M3.1 147 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 129 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

489 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 83 fatalities, 1,077 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 59 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 81 km 31
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 79 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 58 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 99 km 1
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 68 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 94 km 0
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 41 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 66 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 89 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 49 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 89 km 3
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 29 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 85 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 35 km 24
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 82 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 84 km 1
May 11, 2003 EF3 60 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

17 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DENNISON HOLLOW RX (1,573 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 95 km
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 84 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 94 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 96 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 75 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,057 77 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 86 km
2024 CAVE HILL RX 999 93 km
2017 UNNAMED 994 96 km
2021 UNNAMED 959 77 km
2014 UNNAMED 910 84 km
2019 UNNAMED 892 84 km
2024 LONG RUN RX 774 72 km
2019 HARRIS BRANCH RX 716 88 km
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 77 km
2019 UNNAMED 584 72 km
2010 ROCKHOUSE HOLLOW RX 581 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.6 in
April 56°F (14°C) 4.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 74°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 47°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.7 in

Newburgh has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.0").

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