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Poseyville, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Posey County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,131 Population 1,740/sq mi density
$70,455 Median Income $33,693 per capita
$131,500 Home Value $210,959 Zillow
$722 Median Rent 18.2% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$70,455 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,500 home value, $722/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Poseyville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. The area receives 11.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation439 ft (134 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density1,740/sq mi
Coordinates38.1698°N, 87.7833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyPosey County County
Nearest AirportEvansville Regional (EVV)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.0"
32% above US avg
Snowfall 11.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0478 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score46.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability26.4 / 100
Community Resilience91.0 / 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 Moderate
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

74 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 33 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 33 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 19 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 32 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 26 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 113 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 30 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 82 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 118 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 32 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 33 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 67 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 32 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 143 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 60 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 32 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 140 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 106 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 145 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

497 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 63 fatalities, 897 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 91 km 6
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 93 km 8
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 43 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 75 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 61 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 97 km 0
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 35 km 0
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 28 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 85 km 6
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 29 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 54 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 59 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 70 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 80 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 87 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 38 km 24
May 11, 2003 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 85 km 1
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 73 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

18 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GAP VIEW RX (1,575 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 92 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 80 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 94 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 78 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 81 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 94 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 94 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 94 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,008 94 km
2024 CAVE HILL RX 999 77 km
2017 UNNAMED 994 81 km
2021 ONE HORSE GAP RX 865 94 km
2019 HARRIS BRANCH RX 716 81 km
2010 ONE HORSE GAP 687 93 km
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 100 km
2021 UNNAMED 629 88 km
2022 HARTS CREEK RX 599 89 km
2024 GIBBONS CREEK RX 579 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.9 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.4 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.0 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in

Poseyville has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (2.8").

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