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Saltillo, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Washington County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
120 Population 104/sq mi density
$41,382 Median Income $26,948 per capita
$45,600 Home Value $166,785 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
112 Violent Crime/100K 3,799 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$41,382 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$45,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
112 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Saltillo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation772 ft (235 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density104/sq mi
Coordinates38.6652°N, 86.2975°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 14.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.88"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score40.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.5 / 100
Community Resilience36.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

43 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 M5.2 140 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 139 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 147 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 139 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 61 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 140 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 118 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 125 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 55 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 143 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 107 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 139 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 141 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 128 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 137 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 138 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 141 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 133 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 102 km
Sep 9, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

519 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 55 fatalities, 1,230 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 77 km 6
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 28 km 11
May 28, 1996 EF4 75 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 21 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 24 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 90 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 49 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 72 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 70 km 3
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 80 km 2
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 89 km 3
May 25, 2011 EF3 22 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 34 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 69 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 85 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 72 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 44 km 1
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: JPG 09 1 (6,113 ac, 1998).

Year Name Acres Distance
1998 JPG 09 1 6,113 80 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 80 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 78 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 79 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 82 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 84 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 81 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 78 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 81 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 82 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 78 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 77 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 78 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 79 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 80 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 82 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 51 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 79 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 79 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 4.3 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in
December 35°F (1°C) 3.7 in

Saltillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (3.0").

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