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Scotland, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Martin County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
64 Population 110/sq mi density
$108,281 Median Income $48,313 per capita
56°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
56 Violent Crime/100K 3,887 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$108,281 median income, 15.6% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
56 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Scotland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation614 ft (187 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density110/sq mi
Coordinates38.9091°N, 86.9048°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyMartin County County
Nearest AirportLawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score12.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability43.0 / 100
Community Resilience70.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very 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 99 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 98 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 125 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 99 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 122 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 93 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 108 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 70 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 91 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 103 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 132 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 79 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 98 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 96 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 100 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 96 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 135 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 97 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 133 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

457 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 36 fatalities, 699 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 94 km 6
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 82 km 11
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 36 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 55 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 70 km 6
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 90 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 100 km 6
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 46 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 98 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF3 47 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 27 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 32 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 71 km 1
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 43 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 90 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 44 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 64 km 0
Jul 30, 1992 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 31 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 72 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 60 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 100 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,102 87 km
2021 UNNAMED 959 99 km
2014 UNNAMED 910 93 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 60 km
2019 UNNAMED 892 93 km
2024 LONG RUN RX 774 98 km
2010 FORK RIDGE RX 697 62 km
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 69 km
2019 UNNAMED 670 62 km
2019 UNNAMED 584 98 km
2010 ROCKHOUSE HOLLOW RX 581 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.6 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in

Scotland has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (2.5").

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