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Utica, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Clark County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,017 Population 855/sq mi density
$75,268 Median Income $35,043 per capita
$210,900 Home Value $229,932 Zillow
$1,295 Median Rent 24.9% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
579 Violent Crime/100K 3,125 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$75,268 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$210,900 home value, $1,295/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
579 violent crimes/100K (52% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Utica enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.8°F
7% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation539 ft (164 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density855/sq mi
Coordinates38.3394°N, 85.6558°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyClark County County
Nearest AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.1"
27% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0479 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.8 / 100
Community Resilience65.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
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

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 76 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 70 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 141 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 81 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 112 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 52 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 22 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 105 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 128 km
Aug 26, 2000 6 km N of Boonville, Indiana M2.6 144 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 71 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 108 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

485 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 55 fatalities, 1,451 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 97 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 48 km 11
May 28, 1996 EF4 23 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 59 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 90 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 79 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 61 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 18 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 25 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 59 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 88 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 72 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 84 km 3
May 25, 2011 EF3 85 km 0
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 43 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 17 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 80 km 1
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 26 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: JPG 09 1 (6,113 ac, 1998).

Year Name Acres Distance
1998 JPG 09 1 6,113 63 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 63 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 61 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 61 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 73 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 76 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 73 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 61 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 72 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 63 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 61 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 60 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 63 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 67 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 62 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 63 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 62 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 67 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 76 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in Driest
October 56°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in

Utica has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and September the driest (3.0").

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