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Tennyson, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Spencer County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
161
Population
700/sq mi density
$42,500
Median Income
$22,463 per capita
$90,000
Home Value
$244,274 Zillow
$833
Median Rent
23.3% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
290 sunny days/yr
629
Violent Crime/100K
2,662 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$42,500 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,000 home value, $833/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
629 violent crimes/100K (66% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Tennyson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. The area receives 11.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 402 ft (123 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 700/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0817°N, 87.1188°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Spencer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Evansville Regional (EVV) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.6 / 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 Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in |
Tennyson has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (3.0").