Owensburg, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Lawrence County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
231
Population
125/sq mi density
$39,940
Median Income
$28,255 per capita
54°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 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
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Owensburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. The area receives 16.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
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
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 | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.8 in |
Owensburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (3.0").