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Somerville, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Pike County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
238 Population 661/sq mi density
$71,250 Median Income $27,264 per capita
$94,100 Home Value $130,013 Zillow
$613 Median Rent 14.2% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
629 Violent Crime/100K 2,662 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,250 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,100 home value, $613/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
629 violent crimes/100K (66% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Somerville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation471 ft (144 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density661/sq mi
Coordinates38.2797°N, 87.3757°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyPike County County
Nearest AirportEvansville Regional (EVV)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.3"
38% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score19.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.2 / 100
Community Resilience58.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

65 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 48 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 47 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 46 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 47 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 79 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 41 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 49 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 75 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 83 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 47 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 50 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 103 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 88 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 45 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 46 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 146 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 118 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 139 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 59 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

491 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 84 fatalities, 1,031 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 60 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 96 km 31
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 92 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 96 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 23 km 6
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 42 km 0
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 58 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 91 km 6
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 67 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 92 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 60 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 49 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 61 km 24
May 30, 2004 EF3 71 km 1
May 11, 2003 EF3 96 km 0
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 3, 1989 EF3 22 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,336 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 75 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,057 77 km
2021 UNNAMED 959 77 km
2014 UNNAMED 910 80 km
2019 UNNAMED 892 80 km
2024 LONG RUN RX 774 73 km
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 63 km
2019 UNNAMED 584 73 km
2010 ROCKHOUSE HOLLOW RX 581 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in

Somerville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (2.8").

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