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Ashley, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Steuben County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,174 Population 618/sq mi density
$56,667 Median Income $26,168 per capita
$117,600 Home Value $182,560 Zillow
$711 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
537 Violent Crime/100K 3,043 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,667 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,600 home value, $711/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
537 violent crimes/100K (41% above avg)
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Ashley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. The area receives 38.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation985 ft (300 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density618/sq mi
Coordinates41.5215°N, 85.0614°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountySteuben County County
Nearest AirportFort Wayne International (FWA)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.8"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 38.9"
Wettest Month (May) 3.82"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability25.6 / 100
Community Resilience69.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
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)

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 85 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 147 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 70 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 36 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 119 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 137 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 120 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 148 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 68 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 131 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 101 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 128 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

453 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 131 fatalities, 1,561 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 10, 2002 EF4 86 km 4
Feb 18, 1992 EF4 97 km 0
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 95 km 36
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 25 km 23
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 31 km 21
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 84 km 31
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 54 km 5
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 43 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 95 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 44 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 1 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 96 km 0
May 15, 1986 EF3 46 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 36 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 73 km 0
Aug 22, 1964 EF3 91 km 0
Jul 23, 1961 EF3 56 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 2.7 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in Wettest
June 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.6 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.6 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.0 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.7 in

Ashley has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.7").

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