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Deer Creek, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Carroll County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
211 Population 1,507/sq mi density
$43,371 Median Income $16,998 per capita
$92,600 Home Value $184,759 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
89 Violent Crime/100K 4,612 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$43,371 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
89 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Deer Creek 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 41.1 inches. The area receives 24.6 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 Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation713 ft (217 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density1,507/sq mi
Coordinates40.6150°N, 86.3904°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyCarroll County County
Nearest AirportDelaware County Regional (MIE)
58 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.1"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 24.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.89"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0468 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score29.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability13.4 / 100
Community Resilience67.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 17, 2021.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 116 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 128 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 116 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 100 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 82 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 131 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 131 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 142 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

613 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 97 fatalities, 1,962 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 50 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 54 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 64 km 18
May 14, 1972 EF4 98 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 78 km 28
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 86 km 4
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 49 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 24 km 25
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 70 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 69 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 46 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 84 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 24 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 48 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 18 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 78 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 25 km 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF3 36 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 83 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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 7 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.9 in

Deer Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.9").

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