Hoffman Lake, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Kosciusko County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
336 Population 480/sq mi density
$86,731 Median Income $50,397 per capita
$200,500 Home Value $283,352 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$86,731 median income, 9.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,500 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Hoffman Lake 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. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. The area receives 31.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation789 ft (240 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density480/sq mi
Coordinates41.2749°N, 85.9906°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyKosciusko County County
Nearest AirportSouth Bend International (SBN)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 31.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.89"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.98"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score66.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability44.2 / 100
Community Resilience79.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6 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 M4.2 117 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 125 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 54 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 132 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 109 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

514 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 122 fatalities, 1,596 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 85 km 23
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 96 km 4
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 45 km 5
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 28 km 31
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 38 km 36
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 86 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 94 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 93 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 35 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 91 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 73 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 15 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 62 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 53 km 1
Jun 11, 1998 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 82 km 1
Jul 7, 1977 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 55 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 94 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 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in
April 49°F (10°C) 4.1 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in
October 53°F (11°C) 3.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.4 in

Hoffman Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.0").

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