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Newtown, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Fountain County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
250 Population 500/sq mi density
$51,875 Median Income $28,668 per capita
$84,300 Home Value $205,912 Zillow
$1,302 Median Rent 36.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
1,261 Violent Crime/100K 2,834 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$51,875 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,300 home value, $1,302/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,261 violent crimes/100K (232% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Newtown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. The area receives 23.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation705 ft (215 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density500/sq mi
Coordinates40.2045°N, 87.1483°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyFountain County County
Nearest AirportVermilion Regional (DNV)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.1"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 23.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score21.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability28.1 / 100
Community Resilience46.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

7 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 43 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 143 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 81 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 60 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 138 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 18 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

615 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 86 fatalities, 1,685 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 35 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 32 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 33 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 31 km 28
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 30 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 69 km 25
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 86 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 31 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 69 km 1
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 58 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 15 km 1
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 29 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 100 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,602 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 1,602 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 3.0 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.8 in
May 62°F (16°C) 4.1 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
September 65°F (19°C) 3.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.9 in

Newtown has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.8").

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