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Prairie Creek, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Vigo County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
297
Population
1,350/sq mi density
$38,720
Median Income
$17,822 per capita
$98,000
Home Value
$199,959 Zillow
55°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
324
Violent Crime/100K
4,931 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$38,720 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
324 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Prairie Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The area receives 15.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.6°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 531 ft (162 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,350/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2732°N, 87.4981°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Vigo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Terre Haute Regional (HUF) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0455 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.01 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.1 in |
Prairie Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (2.3").