Tennyson, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Spencer County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
161
Population
700/sq mi density
$42,500
Median Income
$22,463 per capita
$90,000
Home Value
$263,150 Zillow
$833
Median Rent
23.3% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$42,500 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,000 home value, $833/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. The area receives 11.3 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.2 in |
Tennyson has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (3.2").