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Owensburg, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Lawrence County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
231
Population
125/sq mi density
$39,940
Median Income
$28,255 per capita
56°F
Avg Temperature
297 sunny days/yr
112
Violent Crime/100K
3,799 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$39,940 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
112 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Owensburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°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 Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 717 ft (219 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 125/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9241°N, 86.7434°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Lawrence County County |
| Nearest Airport | Terre Haute Regional (HUF) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.5 in |
Owensburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (2.7").