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Shoals, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Martin County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
700 Population 385/sq mi density
$43,304 Median Income $28,793 per capita
$114,300 Home Value $175,760 Zillow
$500 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
234 Violent Crime/100K 943 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$43,304 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,300 home value, $500/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
234 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Shoals 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 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. The area receives 13.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation475 ft (145 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density385/sq mi
Coordinates38.6655°N, 86.7937°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyMartin County County
Nearest AirportLawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.0"
32% above US avg
Snowfall 13.6"
Wettest Month (May) 5.04"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.87"

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

52 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 98 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 96 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 112 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 97 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 107 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 64 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 136 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 62 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 84 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 143 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 101 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 97 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 104 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 99 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 122 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 94 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 138 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 96 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 99 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

497 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 49 fatalities, 945 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 66 km 6
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 59 km 11
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 64 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 26 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 49 km 0
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 88 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 92 km 11
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 71 km 2
May 25, 2011 EF3 43 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 26 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 29 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 42 km 1
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 65 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 85 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 66 km 0
Jul 30, 1992 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 22 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 3, 1989 EF3 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 69 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 71 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,102 97 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,057 72 km
2021 UNNAMED 959 70 km
2014 UNNAMED 910 65 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 68 km
2019 UNNAMED 892 65 km
2024 LONG RUN RX 774 70 km
2010 FORK RIDGE RX 697 63 km
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 41 km
2019 UNNAMED 670 63 km
2019 UNNAMED 584 70 km
2010 ROCKHOUSE HOLLOW RX 581 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 4.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.5 in

Shoals has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.9").

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