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Sandborn, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Daviess County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
307 Population 787/sq mi density
$61,641 Median Income $36,909 per capita
$99,400 Home Value $153,844 Zillow
$600 Median Rent 12.2% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
56 Violent Crime/100K 3,887 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,641 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,400 home value, $600/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
56 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Sandborn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. The area receives 18.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation475 ft (145 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density787/sq mi
Coordinates38.8968°N, 87.1846°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyDaviess County County
Nearest AirportLawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.6"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 18.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.6 / 100
Community Resilience40.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
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 Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

51 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 79 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 77 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 111 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 78 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 110 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 104 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 104 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 46 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 82 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 103 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 91 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 78 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 79 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 103 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 76 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 113 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 77 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 111 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 131 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 26 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

442 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 29 fatalities, 640 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 99 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 58 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 94 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 54 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 79 km 0
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 69 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 76 km 6
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 60 km 2
May 25, 2011 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 50 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 25 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 83 km 1
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 61 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 80 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 61 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 30 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 3, 1989 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 10, 1986 EF3 78 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,547 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 84 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 83 km
2010 FORK RIDGE RX 697 86 km
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 79 km
2019 UNNAMED 670 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.5 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in

Sandborn has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (2.4").

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