Cates, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Vermillion County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
110 Population 550/sq mi density
$11,540 Median Income $11,042 per capita
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$11,540 median income, unemployment
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cates experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 19.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation641 ft (195 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density550/sq mi
Coordinates39.9973°N, 87.3383°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyVermillion County County
Nearest AirportVermilion Regional (DNV)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 19.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.99"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score23.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability49.7 / 100
Community Resilience74.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
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: M3.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 19 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 126 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 150 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 76 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 57 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 110 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 26 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 133 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 56 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 138 km
May 10, 2012 1 km NNW of Emison, Indiana M2.7 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

588 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 86 fatalities, 1,695 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 63 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 60 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 59 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 93 km 25
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 57 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 40 km 28
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 94 km 2
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 86 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 58 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 54 km 1
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 49 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 10, 1986 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 25 km 1
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 57 km 0
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 95 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 63 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 2.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 2.4 in

Cates has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.0").

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