Amboy, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Grant County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
310
Population
912/sq mi density
$48,750
Median Income
$29,929 per capita
$114,500
Home Value
$210,179 Zillow
$900
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,500 home value, $900/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Amboy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. The area receives 20.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 815 ft (248 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 912/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6028°N, 85.9274°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Grant County County |
| Nearest Airport | Delaware County Regional (MIE) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in |
Amboy has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.3").