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Westport, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Decatur County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,666 Population 1,449/sq mi density
$52,083 Median Income $28,524 per capita
$136,500 Home Value $231,889 Zillow
$724 Median Rent 33.4% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
263 Violent Crime/100K 644 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$52,083 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,500 home value, $724/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
263 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Westport experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. The area receives 17.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation794 ft (242 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density1,449/sq mi
Coordinates39.1763°N, 85.5750°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyDecatur County County
Nearest AirportCincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.3"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 17.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score23.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience78.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 20, 2015.

Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 140 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 133 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 48 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 102 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 120 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 146 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 127 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 115 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

555 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 59 fatalities, 1,709 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 64 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 98 km 11
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 92 km 4
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 74 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 78 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 71 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 94 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 57 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 50 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 52 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 94 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 71 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 14 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 64 km 0
May 14, 1972 EF4 79 km 0
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 49 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 61 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 19 km 3
May 25, 2011 EF3 77 km 0
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 99 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 36 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 37 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 37 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 38 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 26 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 24 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 25 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 37 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 26 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 38 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 37 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 38 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 35 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 31 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 38 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 38 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 60 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 38 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 32 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 24 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 2.5 in Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.5 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.2 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 71°F (21°C) 3.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
December 33°F (1°C) 3.3 in

Westport has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (2.5").

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