Rockville, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Parke County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,551 Population 1,712/sq mi density
$48,125 Median Income $31,114 per capita
$97,800 Home Value $236,604 Zillow
$657 Median Rent 36.6% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$48,125 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,800 home value, $657/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Rockville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. The area receives 13.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation692 ft (211 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density1,712/sq mi
Coordinates39.7665°N, 87.2295°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyParke County County
Nearest AirportTerre Haute Regional (HUF)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 13.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.60"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability58.5 / 100
Community Resilience43.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 9 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 104 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 135 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 55 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 41 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 104 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 37 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 109 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 33 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 123 km
Sep 10, 2023 9 km E of Parkersburg, Illinois M2.7 144 km
Apr 16, 1991 4 km E of Parkersburg, Illinois M2.7 147 km
May 10, 2012 1 km NNW of Emison, Indiana M2.7 108 km
Jun 16, 2022 4 km ESE of Parkersburg, Illinois M2.5 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

594 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 61 fatalities, 1,036 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 83 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 81 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 82 km 18
May 14, 1972 EF4 98 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 42 km 28
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 71 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 100 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 68 km 2
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 73 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 95 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 94 km 0
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 73 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 93 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 73 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 76 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 29 km 0
Mar 10, 1986 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 37 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
April 53°F (12°C) 5.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.0 in
June 71°F (22°C) 5.5 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.9 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.3 in

Rockville has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (2.6").

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