Pendleton, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Madison County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
5,115
Population
379/sq mi density
$87,971
Median Income
$51,969 per capita
$236,200
Home Value
$336,016 Zillow
$1,154
Median Rent
25.3% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
34
Violent Crime/100K
51 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$87,971 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$236,200 home value, $1,154/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
34 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Pendleton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 17.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Area | 13.5 sq mi (35.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 379/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0058°N, 85.7714°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Madison County County |
| Nearest Airport | Delaware County Regional (MIE) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 72.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0483 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 2.8 in |
Pendleton has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (2.3").