Austin, Indiana
Austin is a city of 3,818 people in Scott County, Indiana, founded in 1853.
Why visit Austin
Townapedia lists 2 places to eat in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Austin
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Austin
Austin is a city in Jennings Township, Scott County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 4,064 at the 2020 census, at which time it was a town; Austin became a city on January 1, 2008. The population was 4,064 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Austin, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Restaurants and cafes2
Churches and places of worship1
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries9
History
Austin was platted in 1853, and named after Austin, Texas. A post office has been in operation at Austin since 1854.
From the History section of Austin, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Map of Austin
16 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 23°F | 3.0 in | 4.6 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 25°F | 2.3 in | 2.7 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 32°F | 3.6 in | 1.8 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 42°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 53°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 62°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 66°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 63°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 54°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 43°F | 3.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 33°F | 3.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 26°F | 3.9 in | 2.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Scottsburg Hcn (4 mi away), rain and snow from Deputy 1 Wnw, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Scott County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-03-09: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2011-06-23: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And (Severe Storm)
- 2009-03-05: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Freeman Municipal Airport (SER) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Seymour 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- New Pekin 20 mi southwest, about 32 min by car
- Madison 22 mi east, about 36 min by car
- Sellersburg 24 mi south, about 38 min by car
- Galena 27 mi south, about 44 min by car
- Jeffersonville 29 mi south, about 46 min by car
- Clarksville 29 mi south, about 47 min by car
- New Albany 30 mi south, about 48 min by car
- Columbus 33 mi north, about 53 min by car
- Louisville/Jefferson County 41 mi south, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Austin, Indiana, Chris Flook, CC BY-SA 4.0
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