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Otisco, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Clark County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
110 Population 275/sq mi density
$37,167 Median Income $13,726 per capita
55°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
12 Violent Crime/100K 2,830 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$37,167 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.4 / 5.0
12 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Otisco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation674 ft (205 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density275/sq mi
Coordinates38.5426°N, 85.6658°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyClark County County
Nearest AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0479 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.8 / 100
Community Resilience65.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 85 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 78 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 118 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 143 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 94 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 127 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 64 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 45 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 121 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 143 km
Aug 26, 2000 6 km N of Boonville, Indiana M2.6 149 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 70 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

491 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 59 fatalities, 1,469 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 83 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 47 km 11
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 94 km 4
May 28, 1996 EF4 44 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 52 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 63 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 99 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 80 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 7 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 43 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 94 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 76 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 39 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 66 km 4
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 62 km 3
May 25, 2011 EF3 70 km 0
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 49 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 89 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 13 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: JPG 09 1 (6,113 ac, 1998).

Year Name Acres Distance
1998 JPG 09 1 6,113 43 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 43 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 41 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 40 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 52 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 55 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 51 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 41 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 51 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 44 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 41 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 40 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 43 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 46 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 42 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 43 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 83 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 42 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 46 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 4.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.7 in

Otisco has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (3.0").

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