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Parker City, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Randolph County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,236 Population 2,131/sq mi density
$56,875 Median Income $24,194 per capita
$91,700 Home Value $170,087 Zillow
$796 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
394 Violent Crime/100K 4,121 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,875 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,700 home value, $796/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
394 violent crimes/100K (4% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Parker City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. The area receives 20.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,022 ft (312 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density2,131/sq mi
Coordinates40.1898°N, 85.2037°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyRandolph County County
Nearest AirportDelaware County Regional (MIE)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.4"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 20.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.94"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score31.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability54.1 / 100
Community Resilience61.1 / 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 Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 12, 2015.

Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 76 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 139 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 140 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 42 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 72 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 113 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 93 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

580 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 27 fatalities, 905 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 2019 EF4 75 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF4 75 km 4
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 78 km 0
Feb 18, 1992 EF4 81 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 68 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 17 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 62 km 0
May 14, 1972 EF4 88 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 72 km 3
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 43 km 4
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 85 km 0
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 52 km 1
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 7 km 1
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 95 km 3
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 46 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 67 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 46 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 59 km 1
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.0 in
March 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.9 in
June 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.9 in

Parker City has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (2.0").

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