West Point, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Warren County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
231 Population 592/sq mi density
$122,689 Median Income $55,586 per capita
$140,700 Home Value $400,303 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$122,689 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,700 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher
West Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. The area receives 20.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation643 ft (196 m)
Area20.7 sq mi (53.6 km²)
Population Density592/sq mi
Coordinates40.3474°N, 87.0418°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyWarren County County
Nearest AirportVermilion Regional (DNV)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 20.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.78"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score5.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.8 / 100
Community Resilience61.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 61 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 144 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 91 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 70 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 31 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 99 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

609 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 83 fatalities, 1,649 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 17 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 14 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 19 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 39 km 28
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 56 km 25
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 18 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 73 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 18 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 79 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 100 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 81 km 1
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 71 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 30 km 1
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 11 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF3 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,602 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 1,602 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 2.7 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.8 in
May 62°F (16°C) 4.0 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.1 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.3 in

West Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.8").

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