West Terre Haute, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Vigo County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
2,073
Population
2,764/sq mi density
$49,770
Median Income
$35,908 per capita
$72,300
Home Value
$171,428 Zillow
$733
Median Rent
30.3% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$49,770 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,300 home value, $733/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher
West Terre Haute enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. The area receives 15.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,764/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4638°N, 87.4506°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Vigo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Terre Haute Regional (HUF) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 47.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 55.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0455 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.01 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.9 in |
West Terre Haute has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.4").