Kimmell, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Noble County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
459 Population 478/sq mi density
$43,367 Median Income $19,102 per capita
$91,900 Home Value $251,258 Zillow
$861 Median Rent 15.6% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$43,367 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,900 home value, $861/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Kimmell 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 37.9 inches. The area receives 23.9 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

Elevation914 ft (279 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density478/sq mi
Coordinates41.3940°N, 85.5490°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyNoble County County
Nearest AirportFort Wayne International (FWA)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.9"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 23.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.93"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.07"

Air Quality

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

8 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 94 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 94 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 21 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 119 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 147 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 143 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 82 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

480 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 147 fatalities, 1,892 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 10, 2002 EF4 95 km 4
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 99 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 28 km 5
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 46 km 31
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 64 km 21
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 58 km 36
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 95 km 4
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 49 km 23
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 92 km 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 92 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 67 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 100 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 53 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 89 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 96 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 78 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 43 km 1
May 15, 1986 EF3 77 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 7 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.3 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.9 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.3 in

Kimmell has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.1").

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