Redkey, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Jay County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,451
Population
1,668/sq mi density
$40,667
Median Income
$17,528 per capita
$78,300
Home Value
$137,049 Zillow
$829
Median Rent
25.9% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$40,667 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,300 home value, $829/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Redkey 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. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. The area receives 20.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,668/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3483°N, 85.1539°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Jay County County |
| Nearest Airport | Delaware County Regional (MIE) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 22.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 55.0 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.6 in |
Redkey has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.2").