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Gary, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Lake County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
68,604
Population
1,374/sq mi density
$37,380
Median Income
$22,700 per capita
$85,300
Home Value
$86,170 Zillow
$975
Median Rent
34.8% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
554
Violent Crime/100K
3,556 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$37,380 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,300 home value, $975/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
554 violent crimes/100K (46% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Gary 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 39.2 inches. The area receives 40.3 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 | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) |
| Area | 57.2 sq mi (148.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,374/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5907°N, 87.3471°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gary/Chicago International (GYY) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0452 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 13.8 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.37 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | 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 | 40 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in |
Gary has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.5").