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Bourbon, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Marshall County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,816
Population
1,579/sq mi density
$71,375
Median Income
$30,277 per capita
$156,800
Home Value
$233,541 Zillow
$848
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
585
Violent Crime/100K
1,407 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$71,375 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,800 home value, $848/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
585 violent crimes/100K (54% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Bourbon 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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 54.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 847 ft (258 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,579/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2994°N, 86.1169°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Marshall County County |
| Nearest Airport | South Bend International (SBN) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 41.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
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 | 78 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) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in |
Bourbon has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.8").