Saratoga, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Darke County County

3.2 /5.0

B Good

293 Population 1,085/sq mi density

$61,364 Median Income $21,089 per capita

$60,400 Home Value $149,155 Zillow

$684 Median Rent 14.1% income on rent

51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.8 / 5.0

$61,364 median income, 4.9% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$60,400 home value, $684/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

0 violent crimes/100K

Education

1.7 / 5.0

8.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Saratoga experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	50.8°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-4°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,052 ft (321 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density	1,085/sq mi
Coordinates	40.2368°N, 84.9158°W
Timezone	America/Indiana/Indianapolis
County	Darke County County
Nearest Airport	Delaware County Regional (MIE) 25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.1"

5% above US avg

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.02"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	52.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	21.0 / 100
Community Resilience	80.7 / 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	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 12, 2015.

Sep 12, 2004	4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana	M3.8	95 km
Apr 17, 1990	8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio	M3.0	25 km
Apr 4, 1994	2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio	M2.9	47 km
May 12, 2006	2 km E of Lima, Ohio	M2.8	90 km
Jun 12, 2015	6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio	M2.6	81 km
Jan 30, 2004	2 km S of Rockford, Ohio	M2.5	53 km
Jun 4, 1990	4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio	M2.5	144 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

547 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 37 fatalities, 920 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	100 km	36
May 27, 2019	EF4	60 km	0
Nov 10, 2002	EF4	62 km	4
Feb 18, 1992	EF4	62 km	0
Jul 9, 1980	EF4	84 km	2
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	37 km	1
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	83 km	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	53 km	4
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	87 km	13
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	47 km	3
Mar 6, 1956	EF4	67 km	1
Mar 14, 2024	EF3	19 km	1
Mar 14, 2024	EF3	71 km	3
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	64 km	0
May 27, 2019	EF3	86 km	0
May 27, 2019	EF3	55 km	0
May 27, 2019	EF3	48 km	0
May 27, 2019	EF3	40 km	1
Nov 10, 2002	EF3	48 km	0
Oct 24, 2001	EF3	85 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-4°C)	2.0 in	Coldest, Driest
February	28°F (-2°C)	2.0 in
March	38°F (3°C)	3.1 in
April	49°F (10°C)	3.7 in
May	60°F (16°C)	4.0 in
June	69°F (21°C)	4.0 in
July	73°F (23°C)	4.0 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	71°F (22°C)	3.5 in
September	64°F (18°C)	2.8 in
October	53°F (11°C)	2.6 in
November	41°F (5°C)	3.0 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	2.8 in

Saratoga has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (2.0").

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