St. Paul, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Decatur County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,019 Population 3,514/sq mi density
$71,750 Median Income $25,450 per capita
$100,800 Home Value $236,041 Zillow
$1,039 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$71,750 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,800 home value, $1,039/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher
St. Paul experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 13.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation857 ft (261 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density3,514/sq mi
Coordinates39.4282°N, 85.6287°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyDecatur County County
Nearest AirportIndianapolis International (IND)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 13.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.16"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.34"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score23.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience78.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 17, 2021.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 149 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 20 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 88 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 103 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 140 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 133 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 143 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

556 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 40 fatalities, 1,517 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 82 km 3
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 48 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 65 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 85 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 25 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 98 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 80 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 34 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 76 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 36 km 0
May 14, 1972 EF4 54 km 0
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 22 km 0
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 94 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 43 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 96 km 2
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 45 km 3
May 25, 2011 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 3, 2008 EF3 6 km 1
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 19 km 0
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: JPG 09 1 (6,113 ac, 1998).

Year Name Acres Distance
1998 JPG 09 1 6,113 64 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 65 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 65 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 66 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 53 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 51 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 53 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 65 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 54 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 65 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 65 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 66 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 63 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 59 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 66 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 66 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 64 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 66 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 60 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 51 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.6 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.2 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.6 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in

St. Paul has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.3").

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