Darmstadt, Indiana
Darmstadt is a town of 1,508 people in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, founded in 1822.
Why visit Darmstadt
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails and 6 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Charles Sweeton House, McJohnston Chapel and Cemetery and Camp Reveal.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Darmstadt
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Darmstadt
Darmstadt is a town located in Scott Township, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States. It also extends slightly into Armstrong, Center and German townships. The population was 1,373 at the 2020 census. Darmstadt, located just north of Evansville, is the only other incorporated municipality in Vanderburgh County besides Evansville, and is a part of the Evansville metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Darmstadt, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Charles Sweeton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Building in Indiana, United States
McJohnston Chapel and Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic church in Indiana, United States
International World War Peace Tree
Monument and historic site · 1.3 mi
War memorial
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes6
Churches and places of worship3
History
On April 2, 2024, an EF-2 Tornado with peak winds of 115 mph passed through the vicinity of Darmstadt.
From the History section of Darmstadt, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Cynthia Heights Elementary School
School · 4.6 mi
7225 Big Cynthiana Rd, Evansville
Mccutchanville Elementary School
School · 3.5 mi
10701 Petersburg Road, Evansville
Map of Darmstadt
27 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 26°F | 3.4 in | 3.4 in |
| Feb | 47°F | 28°F | 3.2 in | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 36°F | 4.6 in | 1.1 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 46°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 57°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 65°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 69°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 67°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 59°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 47°F | 3.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 36°F | 4.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 30°F | 3.8 in | 2.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Evansville Regional Ap Gsn 72432 (4 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
Vanderburgh County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-07-22: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-05-04: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2014-04-22: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Evansville Regional Airport (EVV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Evansville 8 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Henderson 18 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Mount Carmel 25 mi northwest, about 40 min by car
- Carmi 32 mi west, about 52 min by car
- Owensboro 34 mi southeast, about 55 min by car
- Jasper 40 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Vincennes 41 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Shawneetown 42 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Lawrenceville 44 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Washington 45 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 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, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- The Village Market in Darmstadt, Indiana, Bob the Wikipedian, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Charles Sweeton House, Nyttend, Public domain
- McJohnston Chapel front and southern side, Nyttend, Public domain
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