Auburn, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · DeKalb County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
13,464
Population
1,566/sq mi density
$62,339
Median Income
$32,753 per capita
$172,800
Home Value
$283,970 Zillow
$831
Median Rent
25.9% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
7
Violent Crime/100K
435 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$62,339 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$172,800 home value, $831/mo rent
C
Safety
2.3 / 5.0
7 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Auburn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 36.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 864 ft (263 m) |
| Area | 7.1 sq mi (18.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,566/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3676°N, 85.0550°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | DeKalb County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Wayne International (FWA) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 41.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in |
Auburn has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.3").