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Garrett, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · DeKalb County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
6,540 Population 1,568/sq mi density
$65,611 Median Income $31,272 per capita
$142,800 Home Value $181,061 Zillow
$836 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
48 Violent Crime/100K 2,989 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$65,611 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,800 home value, $836/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
48 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Garrett experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. The area receives 29.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation883 ft (269 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²)
Population Density1,568/sq mi
Coordinates41.3526°N, 85.1238°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyDeKalb County County
Nearest AirportFort Wayne International (FWA)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.0"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 29.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score41.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.6 / 100
Community Resilience94.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 101 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 89 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 39 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 102 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 122 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 111 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 54 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 139 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 86 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 127 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

463 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 151 fatalities, 1,820 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 10, 2002 EF4 70 km 4
Feb 18, 1992 EF4 83 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 51 km 21
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 99 km 13
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 93 km 36
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 42 km 23
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 81 km 31
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 57 km 5
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 92 km 4
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 95 km 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 96 km 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 89 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 94 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 29 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 88 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 78 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 88 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 60 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 20 km 1
May 15, 1986 EF3 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 26°F (-4°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.7 in
April 47°F (9°C) 3.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.0 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.8 in

Garrett has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.7").

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