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Otterbein, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Benton County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,414 Population 1,105/sq mi density
$63,676 Median Income $29,627 per capita
$137,400 Home Value $212,738 Zillow
$896 Median Rent 23.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
103 Violent Crime/100K 1,119 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,676 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,400 home value, $896/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
103 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Otterbein 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

Elevation703 ft (214 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density1,105/sq mi
Coordinates40.4882°N, 87.0878°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyBenton County County
Nearest AirportVermilion Regional (DNV)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.1"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 23.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score4.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability28.3 / 100
Community Resilience67.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 75 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 107 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 86 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 47 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 113 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

591 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 83 fatalities, 1,654 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 12 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 8 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 4 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 55 km 28
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 61 km 25
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 28 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 98 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 76 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 27 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 78 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 84 km 1
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 45 km 1
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 12 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF3 69 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1954 MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) Avalanche 3.0 m 7 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 1,602 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
June 71°F (21°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
September 65°F (19°C) 3.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.0 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.8 in

Otterbein has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.7").

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