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Paris Crossing, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Jennings County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
15 Population 19/sq mi density
55°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
551 Violent Crime/100K 3,839 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
551 violent crimes/100K (45% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Paris Crossing 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

Elevation617 ft (188 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates38.8311°N, 85.6467°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyJennings County County
Nearest AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score31.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability44.9 / 100
Community Resilience34.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
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 M3.9 106 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 99 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 86 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 120 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 140 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 116 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 150 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 90 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 77 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 145 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 82 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 148 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

518 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 59 fatalities, 1,521 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 68 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 65 km 11
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 88 km 4
May 28, 1996 EF4 76 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 56 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 55 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 76 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 77 km 1
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 89 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 33 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 33 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 34 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 71 km 3
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 84 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 88 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 33 km 3
May 25, 2011 EF3 62 km 0
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 3, 2008 EF3 70 km 1
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 20 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 21 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 19 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 19 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 24 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 27 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 23 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 18 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 23 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 23 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 18 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 18 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 19 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 20 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 20 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 22 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 62 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 20 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 20 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 26 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 44°F (6°C) 4.1 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.6 in

Paris Crossing has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.9").

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