Battle Ground, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Tippecanoe County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,989 Population 1,950/sq mi density
$104,583 Median Income $42,554 per capita
$268,300 Home Value $332,958 Zillow
$833 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$104,583 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$268,300 home value, $833/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Battle Ground 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 37.0 inches. The area receives 18.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density1,950/sq mi
Coordinates40.5075°N, 86.8527°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyTippecanoe County County
Nearest AirportVermilion Regional (DNV)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 18.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.78"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood
Good Days %74.2%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.8 / 100
Community Resilience65.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 17, 2021.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 84 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 143 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 104 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 84 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 52 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

585 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 93 fatalities, 1,730 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 9 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 13 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 24 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 54 km 28
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 20 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 42 km 25
May 27, 2019 EF3 81 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 56 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 18 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 58 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF3 67 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 88 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 51 km 1
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 13 km 0
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 98 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF3 50 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 90 km 1
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 7 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,602 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 1,602 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 2.7 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.8 in
May 62°F (16°C) 4.0 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.1 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.3 in

Battle Ground has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.8").

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