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St. Meinrad, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Perry County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
604 Population 360/sq mi density
$52,054 Median Income $25,707 per capita
$203,800 Home Value $273,083 Zillow
$588 Median Rent 19.9% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
14 Violent Crime/100K 1,918 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$52,054 median income, 12.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$203,800 home value, $588/mo rent
F
Safety
1.2 / 5.0
14 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
St. Meinrad enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation523 ft (159 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density360/sq mi
Coordinates38.1681°N, 86.8321°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyPerry County County
Nearest AirportOwensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.6"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 8.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0463 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.6 / 100
Community Resilience67.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

57 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 97 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 83 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 96 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 74 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 30 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 112 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 98 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 35 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 96 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 99 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 144 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 94 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 137 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 95 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 90 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 98 km
Sep 9, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 99 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 83 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

518 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 99 fatalities, 1,438 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 56 km 31
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 13 km 6
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 63 km 11
May 28, 1996 EF4 95 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 66 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 90 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 73 km 1
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 90 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 96 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 86 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 95 km 3
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 95 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 78 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 53 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 63 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 91 km 24
May 30, 2004 EF3 29 km 1
May 11, 2003 EF3 92 km 0
May 23, 2000 EF3 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEAD DEER (1,557 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 98 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 27 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,057 29 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 99 km
2021 UNNAMED 959 28 km
2014 UNNAMED 910 31 km
2019 UNNAMED 892 31 km
2024 LONG RUN RX 774 24 km
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 22 km
2019 UNNAMED 584 24 km
2010 ROCKHOUSE HOLLOW RX 581 26 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in

St. Meinrad has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.0").

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