Worthington, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Owen County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,634 Population 2,122/sq mi density
$41,534 Median Income $27,584 per capita
$67,600 Home Value $182,245 Zillow
$535 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$41,534 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,600 home value, $535/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Worthington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above US avg
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation520 ft (158 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density2,122/sq mi
Coordinates39.1184°N, 86.9798°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyOwen County County
Nearest AirportTerre Haute Regional (HUF)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 8.9"
Wettest Month (May) 5.36"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.55"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.1 / 100
Community Resilience43.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 108 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 106 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 142 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 108 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 117 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 140 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 83 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 67 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 126 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 114 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 112 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 61 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 107 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 109 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 74 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 105 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 140 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 106 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 119 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

484 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 27 fatalities, 645 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 54 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 84 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 67 km 0
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 99 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 30 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 96 km 6
May 25, 2011 EF3 61 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 44 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 50 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 95 km 1
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 33 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 67 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 32 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 51 km 0
Jul 30, 1992 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 52 km 0
Mar 10, 1986 EF3 49 km 0
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 93 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 62 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,102 83 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 62 km
2010 FORK RIDGE RX 697 69 km
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 94 km
2019 UNNAMED 670 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-1°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.8 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.3 in

Worthington has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.6").

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