Switz City, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Greene County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
281
Population
1,405/sq mi density
$44,375
Median Income
$27,356 per capita
$81,700
Home Value
$187,092 Zillow
$825
Median Rent
35.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$44,375 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,700 home value, $825/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Switz City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 531 ft (162 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,405/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0349°N, 87.0540°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Greene County County |
| Nearest Airport | Terre Haute Regional (HUF) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 73.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0480 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 36.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.2 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in |
Switz City has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.6").