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Pennville, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Jay County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
666 Population 1,332/sq mi density
$36,607 Median Income $19,444 per capita
$75,000 Home Value $166,556 Zillow
$675 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
127 Violent Crime/100K 2,661 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$36,607 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,000 home value, $675/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
127 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Pennville 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 41.7 inches. The area receives 32.2 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 Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation880 ft (268 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density1,332/sq mi
Coordinates40.4919°N, 85.1469°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyJay County County
Nearest AirportDelaware County Regional (MIE)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 32.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score22.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability43.9 / 100
Community Resilience55.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively 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 M3.8 108 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 124 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 25 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 64 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 94 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 61 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 46 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

549 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 35 fatalities, 880 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 2019 EF4 94 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF4 45 km 4
Feb 18, 1992 EF4 55 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 50 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 93 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 87 km 13
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 67 km 3
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 21 km 4
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 37 km 1
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 83 km 3
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 35 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 38 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 81 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 99 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 23 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 39 km 1
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 88 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 89 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 87 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) 3.0 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.8 in

Pennville has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (2.0").

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