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Romney, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Tippecanoe County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
561 Population 1,558/sq mi density
$61,133 Median Income $52,942 per capita
$155,300 Home Value $291,277 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
496 Violent Crime/100K 4,842 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$61,133 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
496 violent crimes/100K (31% above avg)
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Romney experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The area receives 20.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation734 ft (224 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density1,558/sq mi
Coordinates40.2537°N, 86.9049°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyTippecanoe County County
Nearest AirportVermilion Regional (DNV)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 20.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.8 / 100
Community Resilience65.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
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 High
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 17, 2021.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 57 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 128 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 77 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 57 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 24 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

605 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 82 fatalities, 1,706 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 97 km 0
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 25 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 25 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 33 km 18
May 14, 1972 EF4 89 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 11 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 26 km 28
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 47 km 25
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 65 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 12 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 75 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 90 km 1
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 59 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 79 km 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 24 km 1
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 20 km 0
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 78 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF3 58 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 1,602 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 3.0 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.8 in
May 62°F (16°C) 4.0 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
September 65°F (19°C) 3.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.9 in

Romney has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.8").

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