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West Middleton, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Howard County County

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
194 Population 462/sq mi density
$218,600 Home Value $255,702 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
285 Violent Crime/100K 3,645 property/100K
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Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
285 violent crimes/100K
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Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher
West Middleton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The area receives 34.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation823 ft (251 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density462/sq mi
Coordinates40.4412°N, 86.2149°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyHoward County County
Nearest AirportDelaware County Regional (MIE)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.4"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 34.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.05"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0478 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score63.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability40.8 / 100
Community Resilience87.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
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: M3.8 on Jun 17, 2021.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 114 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 104 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 101 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 88 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 82 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 145 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 140 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 115 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 135 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

612 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 90 fatalities, 1,981 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 77 km 0
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 62 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 67 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 78 km 18
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 91 km 1
May 14, 1972 EF4 76 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 54 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 72 km 4
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 15 km 25
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 73 km 28
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 56 km 1
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 97 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 53 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 61 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 71 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 3 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 54 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 22 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 38°F (4°C) 3.0 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.0 in

West Middleton has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.1").

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