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Sardinia, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Decatur County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
115 Population 885/sq mi density
$90,458 Median Income $30,118 per capita
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
263 Violent Crime/100K 644 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$90,458 median income, 10.5% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
263 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Sardinia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. The area receives 17.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density885/sq mi
Coordinates39.1531°N, 85.6310°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyDecatur County County
Nearest AirportCincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.3"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 17.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score23.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience78.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
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

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 20, 2015.

Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 135 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 128 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 50 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 99 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 117 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 146 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 123 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 112 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

569 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 61 fatalities, 1,672 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 68 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 95 km 4
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 94 km 11
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 75 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 78 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 88 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 62 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 65 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 54 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 99 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 66 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 68 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 53 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 8 km 4
May 14, 1972 EF4 79 km 0
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 50 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 96 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 59 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 22 km 3
May 25, 2011 EF3 71 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 35 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 37 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 37 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 38 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 26 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 25 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 26 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 36 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 26 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 38 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 36 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 37 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 34 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 31 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 37 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 38 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 55 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 37 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 31 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 25 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 3.9 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in

Sardinia has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.6").

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