Newport, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Vermillion County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
283 Population 325/sq mi density
$46,667 Median Income $30,850 per capita
$58,800 Home Value $145,099 Zillow
$569 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$46,667 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,800 home value, $569/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Newport experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 27.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation521 ft (159 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density325/sq mi
Coordinates39.8841°N, 87.4071°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyVermillion County County
Nearest AirportVermilion Regional (DNV)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 27.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.14"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.76"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score23.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability49.7 / 100
Community Resilience74.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
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: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 12 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 112 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 74 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 58 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 98 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 37 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 120 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 43 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 124 km
May 10, 2012 1 km NNW of Emison, Indiana M2.7 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

583 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 61 fatalities, 998 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 77 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 74 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 72 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 70 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 48 km 28
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 87 km 2
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 71 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 76 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 79 km 0
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 53 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 75 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 47 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 10, 1986 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 36 km 1
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 98 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.7 in
June 71°F (22°C) 5.1 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.8 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.1 in

Newport has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (2.8").

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