Poland, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Owen County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
92 Population 177/sq mi density
$51,146 Median Income $42,508 per capita
$81,600 Home Value $203,019 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,146 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,600 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Poland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. The area receives 19.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation663 ft (202 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density177/sq mi
Coordinates39.4446°N, 86.9543°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyOwen County County
Nearest AirportTerre Haute Regional (HUF)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 19.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.64"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.1 / 100
Community Resilience43.4 / 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 Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 137 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 135 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 137 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 52 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 89 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 112 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 140 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 147 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 136 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 32 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 137 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 39 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 134 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 135 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 118 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 70 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 138 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 83 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 39 km
Sep 9, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

506 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 42 fatalities, 759 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 94 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 83 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 88 km 0
May 14, 1972 EF4 83 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 99 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 64 km 28
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 25 km 2
May 25, 2011 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 73 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 86 km 0
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 37 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 92 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 31 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 38 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 86 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 34 km 0
Jul 30, 1992 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 10, 1986 EF3 38 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,547 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 70 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,102 79 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 69 km
2010 FORK RIDGE RX 697 82 km
2019 UNNAMED 670 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.4 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.1 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in

Poland has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.6").

View full weather details →