Dale, Indiana
Dale is a town of 1,542 people in Spencer County, Indiana, founded in 1843.
Why visit Dale
Townapedia lists 1 park or trail, 2 places to eat and 3 places to stay in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Dale
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Dale
Dale is a town in Carter Township, Spencer County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 1,544 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Dale, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes2
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship4
History
Dale was originally called Elizabeth, and under the latter name was laid out in 1843. When a post office was established, the name was changed to Dale, in honor of Robert Dale Owen of New Harmony, the town's congressman at the time. The Dale post office has been in operation since 1844.
From the History section of Dale, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Map of Dale
18 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 26°F | 3.5 in | 3.0 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 29°F | 3.5 in | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 58°F | 36°F | 4.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 46°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 55°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 63°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 67°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 65°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 58°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 47°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 37°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 30°F | 4.0 in | 1.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Saint Meinrad (9 mi away), 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
Spencer County has had 11 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)
- 2018-05-04: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 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
Huntingburg Airport (HNB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Jasper 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Cannelton 23 mi southeast, about 37 min by car
- Owensboro 30 mi south, about 49 min by car
- Evansville 33 mi southwest, about 53 min by car
- Darmstadt 33 mi west, about 53 min by car
- Washington 34 mi north, about 55 min by car
- Henderson 41 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Vincennes 45 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Mount Carmel 46 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Bedford 54 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 min 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
- Dale, Indiana, Chris Flook, CC BY-SA 4.0
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