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Howe, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · LaGrange County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
887
Population
496/sq mi density
$51,603
Median Income
$29,339 per capita
$140,900
Home Value
$243,503 Zillow
49°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
23
Violent Crime/100K
274 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,603 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
23 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Howe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°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 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 496/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7228°N, 85.4255°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | LaGrange County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 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 | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in |
Howe has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.7").