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Cortland, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Jennings County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
59
Population
79/sq mi density
$56,667
Median Income
$39,103 per capita
53°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
336
Violent Crime/100K
4,992 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,667 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
336 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Cortland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. The area receives 8.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 565 ft (172 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 79/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9737°N, 85.9629°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Jennings County County |
| Nearest Airport | Indianapolis International (IND) 54 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 31.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 34.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in |
Cortland has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.8").