Chesterton, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Porter County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
14,326
Population
1,522/sq mi density
$88,536
Median Income
$47,807 per capita
$280,400
Home Value
$348,708 Zillow
$1,145
Median Rent
25.2% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
59
Violent Crime/100K
140 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$88,536 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$280,400 home value, $1,145/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
59 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Chesterton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The area receives 40.3 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 | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 645 ft (197 m) |
| Area | 9.4 sq mi (24.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,522/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5998°N, 87.0550°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Porter County County |
| Nearest Airport | Porter County Regional (VPZ) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 66.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0465 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 2.55 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 13.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | 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 | 18 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in |
Chesterton has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.0").