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Vincennes, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Knox County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
16,676 Population 2,235/sq mi density
$50,238 Median Income $30,102 per capita
$98,700 Home Value $160,792 Zillow
$792 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
451 Violent Crime/100K 5,208 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$50,238 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,700 home value, $792/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
451 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Vincennes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation417 ft (127 m)
Area7.5 sq mi (19.4 km²)
Population Density2,235/sq mi
Coordinates38.6766°N, 87.5100°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyKnox County County
Nearest AirportLawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0482 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score55.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.2 / 100
Community Resilience84.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

63 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 41 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 40 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 78 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 41 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 79 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 107 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 130 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 31 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 45 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 109 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 127 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 40 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 122 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 42 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 137 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 145 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 77 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 38 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 39 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

468 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 52 fatalities, 834 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 95 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 86 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 84 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 23 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 96 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 73 km 0
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 32 km 0
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 97 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 54 km 6
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 80 km 1
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 81 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 33 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 97 km 24
May 30, 2004 EF3 90 km 1
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 99 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 40 km 0
Apr 3, 1989 EF3 49 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RICEVILLE RX (671 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.5 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in

Vincennes has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (2.5").

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