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Terre Haute, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Vigo County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
58,491
Population
1,682/sq mi density
$41,960
Median Income
$24,900 per capita
$109,500
Home Value
$152,699 Zillow
$877
Median Rent
36.1% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
324
Violent Crime/100K
4,931 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$41,960 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,500 home value, $877/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
324 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Terre Haute enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
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 | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 3.0 in |
Terre Haute has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (2.2").