North Terre Haute, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Vigo County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
4,396 Population 1,228/sq mi density
$54,246 Median Income $34,258 per capita
$136,300 Home Value $152,699 Zillow
$666 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$54,246 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,300 home value, $666/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher
North Terre Haute experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. The area receives 15.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation516 ft (157 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²)
Population Density1,228/sq mi
Coordinates39.5370°N, 87.3653°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyVigo County County
Nearest AirportTerre Haute Regional (HUF)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.8"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 15.4"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.71"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median47.0
RatingGood
Good Days %55.7%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0455 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.01 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.4 / 100
Community Resilience90.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
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

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 129 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 128 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 129 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 33 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 146 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 76 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 132 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 129 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 63 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 58 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 129 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 147 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 127 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 128 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 85 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 65 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 130 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 5 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 82 km
Sep 9, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

494 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 43 fatalities, 652 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 68 km 28
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 99 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 61 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 93 km 6
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 89 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 97 km 0
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 82 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 45 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 69 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 10, 1986 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 65 km 1
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 97 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 96 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 89 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in Wettest
May 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in
September 67°F (19°C) 2.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.5 in

North Terre Haute has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.0").

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