Avilla, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Noble County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
2,637 Population 1,533/sq mi density
$73,250 Median Income $32,121 per capita
$174,500 Home Value $288,270 Zillow
$633 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$73,250 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,500 home value, $633/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Avilla experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. The area receives 29.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation959 ft (292 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density1,533/sq mi
Coordinates41.3638°N, 85.2317°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyNoble County County
Nearest AirportFort Wayne International (FWA)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.9"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 29.5"
Wettest Month (May) 4.55"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.95"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.7 / 100
Community Resilience71.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

11 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 98 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 88 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 32 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 105 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 128 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 119 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 60 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 147 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 91 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 137 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

462 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 137 fatalities, 1,720 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 10, 2002 EF4 76 km 4
Feb 18, 1992 EF4 90 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 41 km 23
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 72 km 31
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 84 km 36
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 52 km 21
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 91 km 4
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 48 km 5
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 93 km 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 89 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 86 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 36 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 79 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 82 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 66 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 23 km 1
May 15, 1986 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 21 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 74 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 7 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
May 60°F (15°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
July 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.9 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.4 in

Avilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.0").

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