Remington, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Benton County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,581 Population 415/sq mi density
$67,870 Median Income $34,534 per capita
$138,700 Home Value $231,567 Zillow
$764 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$67,870 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$138,700 home value, $764/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Remington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. The area receives 28.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation729 ft (222 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density415/sq mi
Coordinates40.7694°N, 87.1297°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyBenton County County
Nearest AirportVermilion Regional (DNV)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.0"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 28.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.78"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score4.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability28.3 / 100
Community Resilience67.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 105 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 138 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 117 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 129 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 78 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 143 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

606 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 94 fatalities, 1,783 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 36 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 35 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 30 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 55 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 86 km 28
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 76 km 25
Apr 17, 1963 EF4 93 km 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 88 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 87 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 53 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 62 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 100 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 77 km 1
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 40 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 54 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1954 MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) Avalanche 3.0 m 7 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,602 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 1,602 44 km
1986 OGDEN DUNS 863 94 km
2021 21-INDU TOLLESTON DUNES EAST 594 94 km
2017 17 INDU COWLES DUNES 522 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 38°F (4°C) 2.7 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
May 62°F (16°C) 4.0 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.9 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.3 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 40°F (5°C) 2.5 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.1 in

Remington has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 24°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (1.8").

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