West College Corner, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Union County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
564 Population 2,089/sq mi density
$70,197 Median Income $29,306 per capita
$105,700 Home Value $171,567 Zillow
$858 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$70,197 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,700 home value, $858/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.4% bachelor's degree or higher
West College Corner 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 43.7 inches. The area receives 24.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation992 ft (302 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density2,089/sq mi
Coordinates39.5694°N, 84.8190°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyUnion County County
Nearest AirportButler County Regional/Hogan Field (HAO)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.7"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 24.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.24"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.56"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score5.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience20.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 28, 2024.

Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 72 km
Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 126 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 99 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 99 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 145 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 124 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 144 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 122 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 138 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

562 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 79 fatalities, 2,713 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 66 km 36
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 67 km 3
May 27, 2019 EF4 42 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 88 km 4
Sep 20, 2000 EF4 72 km 1
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 54 km 4
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 100 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 40 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 57 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 74 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 66 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 52 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 92 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 97 km 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 70 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 95 km 3
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 84 km 0
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 73 km 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 54 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 65 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 93 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 93 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 95 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 95 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 85 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 82 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 86 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 95 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 86 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 92 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 95 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 96 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 93 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 90 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 94 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 93 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 94 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 90 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 83 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,334 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 42°F (5°C) 3.6 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 2.6 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in

West College Corner has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.6").

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