Terre Haute, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Vigo County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
58,491
Population
1,682/sq mi density
$41,960
Median Income
$24,900 per capita
$109,500
Home Value
$162,375 Zillow
$877
Median Rent
36.1% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
562
Violent Crime/100K
3,499 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$41,960 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,500 home value, $877/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
562 violent crimes/100K (48% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Terre Haute experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. The area receives 15.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Area | 35.3 sq mi (91.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,682/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4642°N, 87.3760°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Vigo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Terre Haute Regional (HUF) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 47.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 55.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
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 Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.0 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.5 in |
Terre Haute has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.0").