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St. Wendel, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Vanderburgh County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,120 Population 659/sq mi density
$83,182 Median Income $38,031 per capita
$267,900 Home Value $162,762 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
518 Violent Crime/100K 5,718 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$83,182 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$267,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
518 violent crimes/100K (36% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.6% bachelor's degree or higher
St. Wendel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation553 ft (169 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density659/sq mi
Coordinates38.1050°N, 87.7000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyVanderburgh County County
Nearest AirportEvansville Regional (EVV)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.9"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 10.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0472 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)7.1 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.36 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.29 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.5 / 100
Community Resilience86.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
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 High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

71 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 42 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 42 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 13 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 41 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 106 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 16 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 89 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 111 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 40 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 41 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 43 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 69 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 41 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 70 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 41 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 150 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 114 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 86 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 133 km
Aug 26, 2003 5 km WSW of Brookport, Illinois M3.1 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

504 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 63 fatalities, 949 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 83 km 6
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 95 km 8
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 96 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 69 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 85 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 45 km 6
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 42 km 0
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 25 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 94 km 6
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 37 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 50 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 52 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 60 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 81 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 82 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 31 km 24
May 11, 2003 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 94 km 1
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 63 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GAP VIEW RX (1,575 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 92 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 81 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 93 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 79 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 82 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 100 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 93 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 93 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 93 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,008 93 km
2024 CAVE HILL RX 999 78 km
2017 UNNAMED 994 82 km
2021 ONE HORSE GAP RX 865 94 km
2024 LONG RUN RX 774 97 km
2019 HARRIS BRANCH RX 716 79 km
2010 ONE HORSE GAP 687 92 km
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 94 km
2021 UNNAMED 629 88 km
2022 HARTS CREEK RX 599 89 km
2019 UNNAMED 584 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.4 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.0 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in

St. Wendel has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (2.9").

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