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Santa Claus, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Perry County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
2,822
Population
435/sq mi density
$101,875
Median Income
$47,559 per capita
$247,400
Home Value
$289,901 Zillow
$1,275
Median Rent
20.8% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
14
Violent Crime/100K
1,918 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$101,875 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$247,400 home value, $1,275/mo rent
F
Safety
1.2 / 5.0
14 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Santa Claus enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°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 8.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 490 ft (149 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 435/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1161°N, 86.9272°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Perry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0463 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 35.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.9 / 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 Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in |
Santa Claus has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (3.0").