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Smithville-Sanders, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Monroe County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
3,228
Population
301/sq mi density
$72,331
Median Income
$50,599 per capita
$256,900
Home Value
$306,909 Zillow
$993
Median Rent
23.6% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
354
Violent Crime/100K
2,968 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$72,331 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$256,900 home value, $993/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
354 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Smithville-Sanders experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 714 ft (218 m) |
| Area | 10.7 sq mi (27.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 301/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0597°N, 86.5108°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Monroe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Indianapolis International (IND) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very 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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 3.4 in |
Smithville-Sanders has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (2.6").