Willow Branch, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Hancock County County

2.0 /5.0
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129 Population 1,843/sq mi density
$310,000 Home Value $276,549 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Willow Branch experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. The area receives 20.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation937 ft (286 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density1,843/sq mi
Coordinates39.8768°N, 85.6849°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyHancock County County
Nearest AirportDelaware County Regional (MIE)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.8"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 20.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.58"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience89.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
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: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 17, 2021.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 137 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 30 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 87 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 92 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 118 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 96 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 124 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 143 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

568 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 50 fatalities, 1,595 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 25 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 98 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 34 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 40 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 83 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 14 km 0
May 14, 1972 EF4 36 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 79 km 4
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 83 km 25
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 34 km 0
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 78 km 1
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 58 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 52 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 68 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 82 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 78 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 93 km 3
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 3, 2008 EF3 46 km 1
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 63 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,547 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 97 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,102 69 km
2004 UNIT 30 938 99 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 98 km
2002 UNIT 1 707 100 km
2004 UNIT 1 669 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 3.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.3 in
June 71°F (22°C) 5.7 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.7 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 3.2 in

Willow Branch has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (2.6").

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