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Kendallville, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Noble County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,094 Population 1,649/sq mi density
$60,909 Median Income $30,098 per capita
$130,600 Home Value $214,737 Zillow
$696 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
273 Violent Crime/100K 2,736 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$60,909 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,600 home value, $696/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
273 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Kendallville 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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. The area receives 29.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation990 ft (302 m)
Area6.3 sq mi (16.2 km²)
Population Density1,649/sq mi
Coordinates41.4434°N, 85.2582°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyNoble County County
Nearest AirportFort Wayne International (FWA)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.0"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 29.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.7 / 100
Community Resilience71.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 89 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 80 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 24 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 115 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 137 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 126 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 68 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 148 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 100 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 141 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

465 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 137 fatalities, 1,728 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 10, 2002 EF4 84 km 4
Feb 18, 1992 EF4 98 km 0
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 100 km 4
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 80 km 36
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 45 km 21
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 42 km 5
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 33 km 23
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 68 km 31
May 27, 2019 EF3 89 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 97 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 43 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 78 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 91 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 100 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 63 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 18 km 1
May 15, 1986 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 18 km 5
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 7 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 26°F (-4°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in
April 47°F (9°C) 3.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.0 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.8 in

Kendallville has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.7").

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