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Oaktown, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Knox County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
724
Population
2,681/sq mi density
$30,417
Median Income
$25,163 per capita
$67,700
Home Value
$166,661 Zillow
$705
Median Rent
32.2% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
56
Violent Crime/100K
3,887 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$30,417 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,700 home value, $705/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
56 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Oaktown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. The area receives 15.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 473 ft (144 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,681/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8717°N, 87.4412°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Knox County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0482 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 55.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in |
Oaktown has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (2.4").