Reo, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Daviess County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
502 Population 210/sq mi density
$98,586 Median Income $44,346 per capita
$172,100 Home Value $203,605 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$98,586 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$172,100 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Reo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation444 ft (135 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density210/sq mi
Coordinates37.9092°N, 87.1134°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyDaviess County County
Nearest AirportOwensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.7"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 5.7"
Wettest Month (May) 5.18"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.99"

Air Quality

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0495 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)8.5 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.20 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.0 / 100
Community Resilience84.5 / 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 Very High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

58 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 91 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 90 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 57 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 90 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 46 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 60 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 67 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 122 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 90 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 90 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 92 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 115 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 125 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 88 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 89 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 136 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 104 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 90 km
Sep 9, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 90 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

488 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 94 fatalities, 1,086 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 37 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 55 km 31
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 100 km 11
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 82 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 70 km 6
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 86 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 72 km 0
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 66 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 91 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 76 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 67 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 84 km 3
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 16 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 86 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 99 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 59 km 24
May 30, 2004 EF3 67 km 1
May 11, 2003 EF3 56 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEAD DEER (1,557 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 70 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 51 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,057 53 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 72 km
2021 UNNAMED 959 53 km
2014 UNNAMED 910 61 km
2019 UNNAMED 892 61 km
2024 LONG RUN RX 774 49 km
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 60 km
2000 UNNAMED 641 97 km
2019 UNNAMED 584 48 km
2010 ROCKHOUSE HOLLOW RX 581 50 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.5 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.6 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.6 in
May 67°F (20°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.4 in

Reo has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (3.0").

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