Cates, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Vermillion County County

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

110 Population 550/sq mi density

$11,540 Median Income $11,042 per capita

52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr

336 Violent Crime/100K 2,122 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.2 / 5.0

$11,540 median income, 0.0% unemployment

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

336 violent crimes/100K

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 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. The area receives 13.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	52.0°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	641 ft (195 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density	550/sq mi
Coordinates	39.9973°N, 87.3383°W
Timezone	America/Indiana/Indianapolis
County	Vermillion County County
Nearest Airport	Vermilion Regional (DNV) 20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"

25% above US avg

Snowfall 13.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.41"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	23.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	49.7 / 100
Community Resilience	74.2 / 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	27°F (-3°C)	2.1 in	Coldest, Driest
February	30°F (-1°C)	2.1 in
March	41°F (5°C)	3.2 in
April	52°F (11°C)	4.0 in
May	63°F (17°C)	4.4 in
June	72°F (22°C)	4.2 in
July	74°F (23°C)	4.4 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	73°F (23°C)	4.0 in
September	66°F (19°C)	3.2 in
October	55°F (13°C)	2.9 in
November	42°F (6°C)	3.6 in
December	31°F (-0°C)	2.9 in

Cates has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (2.1").

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