Fowler, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Benton County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
2,286
Population
1,621/sq mi density
$51,654
Median Income
$27,463 per capita
$110,300
Home Value
$209,446 Zillow
$918
Median Rent
31.9% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$51,654 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,300 home value, $918/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Fowler 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. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The area receives 17.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 821 ft (250 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,621/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6172°N, 87.3179°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Benton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Vermilion Regional (DNV) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 4.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| 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 | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in |
Fowler has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (1.9").