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Stanford, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Monroe County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
463 Population 263/sq mi density
$128,356 Median Income $35,028 per capita
$220,800 Home Value $254,255 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
354 Violent Crime/100K 2,968 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$128,356 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$220,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
354 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Stanford 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 Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation761 ft (232 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density263/sq mi
Coordinates39.0921°N, 86.6646°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyMonroe County County
Nearest AirportTerre Haute Regional (HUF)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"
23% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.1 / 100
Community Resilience61.9 / 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)

Earthquake History

42 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 M5.2 128 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 126 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 127 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 107 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 98 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 103 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 103 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 93 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 131 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 55 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 127 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 129 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 75 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 124 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 126 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 146 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 113 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 129 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 78 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

522 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 50 fatalities, 895 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 84 km 11
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 98 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 99 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 37 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 43 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 100 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 82 km 4
May 14, 1972 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 92 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 69 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 24 km 2
May 25, 2011 EF3 37 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 27 km 0
Jun 3, 2008 EF3 94 km 1
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 61 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 79 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 85 km 1
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 16 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 18 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 36 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,547 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 35 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,102 59 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 35 km
2010 FORK RIDGE RX 697 42 km
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 86 km
2019 UNNAMED 670 42 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

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

Stanford 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").

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