Patoka, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Gibson County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
887
Population
745/sq mi density
$61,136
Median Income
$24,386 per capita
$92,300
Home Value
$161,650 Zillow
$886
Median Rent
17.5% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$61,136 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,300 home value, $886/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Patoka experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. The area receives 12.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 745/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3963°N, 87.5942°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Gibson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Evansville Regional (EVV) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| 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 Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.8 in |
Patoka has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (3.2").