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Arcola, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Whitley County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
139 Population 376/sq mi density
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
317 Violent Crime/100K 3,248 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
317 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Arcola experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. The area receives 21.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation841 ft (256 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density376/sq mi
Coordinates41.1063°N, 85.2911°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyWhitley County County
Nearest AirportFort Wayne International (FWA)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.1"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 21.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability22.4 / 100
Community Resilience87.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 30, 2015.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 126 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 117 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 55 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 81 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 109 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 110 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 48 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 73 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

505 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 149 fatalities, 1,836 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 10, 2002 EF4 57 km 4
Feb 18, 1992 EF4 74 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 98 km 13
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 62 km 4
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 92 km 36
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 67 km 5
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 80 km 31
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 81 km 21
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 70 km 23
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 64 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 74 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 80 km 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 72 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 60 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 32 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 91 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 77 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 82 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 58 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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 7 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.8 in

Arcola has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.8").

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