Staunton, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Clay County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
319
Population
967/sq mi density
$61,250
Median Income
$25,587 per capita
$96,400
Home Value
$126,536 Zillow
$879
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,400 home value, $879/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Staunton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 19.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 649 ft (198 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 967/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4865°N, 87.1889°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Clay County County |
| Nearest Airport | Terre Haute Regional (HUF) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 27.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 19.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in |
Staunton has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.0").