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Dunlap, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Elkhart County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
6,602
Population
1,345/sq mi density
$86,641
Median Income
$37,749 per capita
$208,400
Home Value
$219,024 Zillow
$1,143
Median Rent
14.9% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
1,258
Violent Crime/100K
4,445 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$86,641 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$208,400 home value, $1,143/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,258 violent crimes/100K (231% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Dunlap 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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. The area receives 45.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,345/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6347°N, 85.9226°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Elkhart County County |
| Nearest Airport | South Bend International (SBN) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0446 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| 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 | 80 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in |
Dunlap has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.7").