Burrows, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Carroll County County
2.2
/5.0
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Fair
106
Population
279/sq mi density
51°F
Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Burrows experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 19.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 698 ft (213 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 279/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6772°N, 86.5092°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Carroll County County |
| Nearest Airport | Porter County Regional (VPZ) 60 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 87.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0468 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 29.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 13.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in |
Burrows has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.0").