Groverton, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Starke County County

1.4 /5.0

F Poor

121 Population 141/sq mi density

50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

44 Violent Crime/100K 703 property/100K

Overall

1.4 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

44 violent crimes/100K

Education

1.9 / 5.0

10.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Groverton 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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 28.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	49.5°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-5°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	721 ft (220 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density	141/sq mi
Coordinates	41.3758°N, 86.5060°W
Timezone	America/Indiana/Indianapolis
County	Starke County County
Nearest Airport	South Bend International (SBN) 25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"

11% above US avg

Snowfall 28.5"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.33"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	24.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	41.3 / 100
Community Resilience	73.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 30, 2015.

May 2, 2015	5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan	M4.2	131 km
Jun 30, 2015	5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan	M3.3	148 km
Nov 4, 2013	1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois	M3.2	119 km
Jan 26, 2012	5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana	M3.0	88 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

478 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 91 fatalities, 1,061 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	34 km	36
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	72 km	5
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	40 km	31
May 27, 2019	EF3	54 km	0
Jun 5, 2010	EF3	86 km	0
Oct 18, 2007	EF3	29 km	0
May 30, 2004	EF3	78 km	0
Oct 24, 2001	EF3	28 km	1
May 13, 1980	EF3	97 km	0
Mar 12, 1976	EF3	16 km	0
Mar 12, 1976	EF3	53 km	0
Jun 20, 1974	EF3	77 km	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	87 km	5
May 16, 1968	EF3	91 km	1
Oct 24, 1967	EF3	63 km	0
Nov 26, 1965	EF3	36 km	0
Nov 12, 1965	EF3	83 km	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF3	58 km	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF3	7 km	10
Apr 29, 1963	EF3	90 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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	48 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,602 ac, 2000).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2000	UNNAMED	1,602	99 km
1986	OGDEN DUNS	863	65 km
2021	21-INDU TOLLESTON DUNES EAST	594	64 km
2017	17 INDU COWLES DUNES	522	58 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-5°C)	2.0 in	Coldest
February	27°F (-3°C)	1.7 in	Driest
March	38°F (3°C)	2.9 in
April	49°F (10°C)	3.7 in
May	60°F (16°C)	3.7 in
June	70°F (21°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
July	72°F (22°C)	3.8 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	3.7 in
September	64°F (18°C)	3.7 in
October	52°F (11°C)	3.1 in
November	40°F (5°C)	3.3 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	2.9 in

Groverton has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.7").

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