Garrett, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · DeKalb County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
6,540
Population
1,568/sq mi density
$65,611
Median Income
$31,272 per capita
$142,800
Home Value
$193,817 Zillow
$836
Median Rent
27.9% 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
3.6 / 5.0
$65,611 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,800 home value, $836/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. The area receives 29.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,568/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3526°N, 85.1238°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | DeKalb County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Wayne International (FWA) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 41.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.3 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in |
Garrett has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.2").