Taswell, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Crawford County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
64 Population 114/sq mi density
$36,964 Median Income $29,869 per capita
$25,600 Home Value $183,669 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$36,964 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$25,600 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Taswell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. The area receives 12.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation771 ft (235 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density114/sq mi
Coordinates38.3356°N, 86.5597°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyCrawford County County
Nearest AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.0"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 12.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.41"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.93"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score25.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability83.8 / 100
Community Resilience19.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

52 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 M5.2 116 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 115 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 111 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 115 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 103 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 23 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 20 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 118 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 118 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 140 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 115 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 118 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 113 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 114 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 149 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 117 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 94 km
Sep 9, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 118 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 111 km
Jan 3, 2003 9 km SW of Mount Vernon, Indiana M2.9 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

528 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 84 fatalities, 1,481 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 34 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 67 km 31
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 34 km 11
May 28, 1996 EF4 74 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 50 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 62 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 82 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 90 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 72 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 74 km 11
May 25, 2011 EF3 61 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 57 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 89 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 83 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 63 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 1 km 1
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 100 km 0
May 23, 2000 EF3 92 km 0
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 61 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 91 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 32 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,057 32 km
2021 UNNAMED 959 30 km
2014 UNNAMED 910 23 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 91 km
2019 UNNAMED 892 23 km
2024 LONG RUN RX 774 31 km
2010 FORK RIDGE RX 697 80 km
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 9 km
2019 UNNAMED 670 80 km
2019 UNNAMED 584 31 km
2010 ROCKHOUSE HOLLOW RX 581 31 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.6 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.8 in
April 57°F (14°C) 5.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.4 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 2.9 in Driest
September 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in
December 37°F (3°C) 4.3 in

Taswell has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (2.9").

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