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Russellville, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Putnam County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
301
Population
1,505/sq mi density
$71,429
Median Income
$27,309 per capita
$90,000
Home Value
$184,207 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
1,261
Violent Crime/100K
2,834 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$71,429 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,261 violent crimes/100K (232% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Russellville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. The area receives 22.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 826 ft (252 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,505/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8570°N, 86.9832°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Putnam County County |
| Nearest Airport | Terre Haute Regional (HUF) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 42.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in |
Russellville has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.2").