Kewanna, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Fulton County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
546 Population 993/sq mi density
$40,750 Median Income $26,951 per capita
$65,000 Home Value $197,051 Zillow
$613 Median Rent 33.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$40,750 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value, $613/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Kewanna 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. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The area receives 26.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation780 ft (238 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density993/sq mi
Coordinates41.0193°N, 86.4125°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyFulton County County
Nearest AirportPorter County Regional (VPZ)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 26.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.73"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.07"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability45.3 / 100
Community Resilience74.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 12, 2015.

Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 143 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 146 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 119 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 99 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 145 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

567 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 140 fatalities, 2,324 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 75 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 79 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 84 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 65 km 36
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 69 km 25
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 84 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 90 km 5
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 63 km 31
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 87 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 91 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 24 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 99 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 65 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 47 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 37 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 40 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 67 km 1
Jun 11, 1998 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 81 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 85 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 97 km
1986 OGDEN DUNS 863 94 km
2021 21-INDU TOLLESTON DUNES EAST 594 93 km
2017 17 INDU COWLES DUNES 522 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.5 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 40°F (5°C) 2.8 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.4 in

Kewanna has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.1").

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