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Churubusco, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Whitley County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,894
Population
1,804/sq mi density
$59,621
Median Income
$30,386 per capita
$137,600
Home Value
$287,766 Zillow
$689
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
136
Violent Crime/100K
1,622 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$59,621 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,600 home value, $689/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
136 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Churubusco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. The area receives 21.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 897 ft (273 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,804/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2309°N, 85.3196°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Whitley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Wayne International (FWA) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in |
Churubusco has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.7").