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Buck Creek, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Tippecanoe County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
75 Population 625/sq mi density
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
496 Violent Crime/100K 4,842 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
496 violent crimes/100K (31% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Buck Creek 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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation661 ft (201 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density625/sq mi
Coordinates40.4875°N, 86.7622°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyTippecanoe County County
Nearest AirportVermilion Regional (DNV)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

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 86 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 136 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 100 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 81 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 52 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

589 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 93 fatalities, 1,793 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 16 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 20 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 31 km 18
May 14, 1972 EF4 99 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 18 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 34 km 25
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 53 km 28
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 99 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 77 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 49 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 17 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 52 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF3 59 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 86 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 52 km 1
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 19 km 0
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 92 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF3 42 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 7 135 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 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
June 71°F (21°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
September 65°F (19°C) 3.0 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.0 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.9 in

Buck Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.8").

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