Center, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Howard County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
436
Population
484/sq mi density
$83,569
Median Income
$32,554 per capita
$239,500
Home Value
$263,809 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$83,569 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$239,500 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The area receives 34.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 484/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4368°N, 86.0596°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Howard County County |
| Nearest Airport | Delaware County Regional (MIE) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 65.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0478 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in |
Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.4").