Fair Oaks, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Jasper County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
268
Population
1,031/sq mi density
$61,910
Median Income
$15,829 per capita
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,910 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Fair Oaks experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 29.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 691 ft (211 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,031/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0746°N, 87.2573°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Jasper County County |
| Nearest Airport | Porter County Regional (VPZ) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 76 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in |
Fair Oaks has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 24°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.1").