Van Bibber Lake, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Putnam County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
483 Population 1,858/sq mi density
$32,195 Median Income $14,347 per capita
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$32,195 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Van Bibber Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. The area receives 22.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation806 ft (246 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density1,858/sq mi
Coordinates39.7292°N, 86.9298°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyPutnam County County
Nearest AirportTerre Haute Regional (HUF)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.1"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 22.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.36"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.63"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score42.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability31.5 / 100
Community Resilience70.9 / 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 Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 33 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 114 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 109 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 30 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 16 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 127 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 39 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 112 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 48 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 139 km
May 10, 2012 1 km NNW of Emison, Indiana M2.7 111 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

564 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 86 fatalities, 1,870 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 84 km 0
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 84 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 83 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 87 km 18
May 14, 1972 EF4 73 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 67 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 88 km 25
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 33 km 28
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 98 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 51 km 2
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 69 km 0
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 97 km 1
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 58 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 3 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 71 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 51 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 96 km 0
Jul 30, 1992 EF3 79 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,547 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 89 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,102 88 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in
April 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.9 in
June 69°F (21°C) 5.4 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.6 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.0 in

Van Bibber Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.6").

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