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Tecumseh, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Vigo County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
870 Population 336/sq mi density
$92,708 Median Income $51,898 per capita
$240,700 Home Value $126,629 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
336 Violent Crime/100K 2,122 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$92,708 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$240,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
336 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Tecumseh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. The area receives 13.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation585 ft (178 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density336/sq mi
Coordinates39.5699°N, 87.4258°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyVigo County County
Nearest AirportTerre Haute Regional (HUF)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 13.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.17"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0455 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.01 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.4 / 100
Community Resilience90.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 131 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 129 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 131 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 31 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 78 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 134 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 130 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 68 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 131 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 62 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 129 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 147 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 130 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 81 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 64 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 132 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 85 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 8 km
Sep 9, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 134 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

507 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 46 fatalities, 630 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 99 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 69 km 28
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 92 km 6
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 67 km 2
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 83 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 97 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 100 km 0
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 76 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 90 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 80 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 76 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 48 km 0
Mar 10, 1986 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 64 km 1
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 94 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 83 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.2 in
March 42°F (5°C) 3.5 in
April 53°F (11°C) 4.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 3.0 in

Tecumseh has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (2.2").

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