Why visit Loogootee
Townapedia lists 3 parks and trails and 7 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 Loogootee
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Loogootee
Loogootee () is a city in Perry Township, Martin County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 2,601 at the time of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Loogootee, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes7
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping2
History
Loogootee was established in 1853, when it was certain that a new railroad line would be extended to that point. The post office at Loogootee has been in operation since 1857. Reader's Digest considers the name to be the hardest to pronounce in the state of Indiana.
From the History section of Loogootee, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare2
Williams Bros. Health Care Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy
104 West Broadway Street, Loogootee
Map of Loogootee
25 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 | 3.7 in | 4.5 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 25°F | 3.1 in | 4.7 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 33°F | 4.5 in | 1.8 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 43°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 53°F | 6.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 63°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 66°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 64°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 56°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 44°F | 3.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 35°F | 4.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 28°F | 3.9 in | 2.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Shoals 8 S Hcn (11 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
Martin County has had 12 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)
- 2011-06-23: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And (Severe Storm)
- 2008-09-23: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
French Lick Municipal Airport (FRH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Washington 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- French Lick 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
- Jasper 19 mi south, about 31 min by car
- Mitchell 24 mi east, about 39 min by car
- Petersburg 24 mi southwest, about 38 min by car
- Bloomfield 24 mi north, about 39 min by car
- Paoli 25 mi east, about 41 min by car
- Orleans 25 mi east, about 40 min by car
- Bedford 26 mi northeast, about 42 min by car
- Huntingburg 26 mi south, about 42 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
- Loogootee, Evking22, CC BY-SA 4.0
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