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Pleasant View, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Shelby County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
590 Population 1,405/sq mi density
$277,800 Home Value $374,970 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
316 Violent Crime/100K 3,732 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
316 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Pleasant View experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation795 ft (242 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density1,405/sq mi
Coordinates39.6644°N, 85.9386°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyShelby County County
Nearest AirportIndianapolis International (IND)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
14% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.32"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0458 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score43.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability19.7 / 100
Community Resilience78.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
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: M3.8 on Jun 17, 2021.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 117 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 25 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 60 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 70 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 105 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 127 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 128 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

585 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 79 fatalities, 1,652 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 13 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 95 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 40 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 62 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 71 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 27 km 0
May 14, 1972 EF4 17 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 89 km 28
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 90 km 25
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 15 km 0
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 90 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 79 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 20 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 81 km 3
May 25, 2011 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 3, 2008 EF3 32 km 1
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 40 km 0
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 76 km 0
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 98 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 99 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 99 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 88 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 87 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 88 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 99 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 89 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 99 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 100 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 97 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 93 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 100 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 66 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 100 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 94 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 86 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,334 98 km
2002 UNIT 28 1,259 96 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,102 39 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.4 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in
June 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in
December 32°F (0°C) 3.0 in

Pleasant View has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.3").

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