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Columbia City, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Whitley County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
9,975
Population
1,817/sq mi density
$65,000
Median Income
$34,873 per capita
$184,300
Home Value
$274,084 Zillow
$885
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
130
Violent Crime/100K
1,489 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$65,000 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$184,300 home value, $885/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
130 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Columbia City 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 | 854 ft (260 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,817/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1631°N, 85.4788°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Whitley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Wayne International (FWA) 20 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 | 131 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) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.9 in |
Columbia City has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.8").