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La Fontaine, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Grant County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
873
Population
1,431/sq mi density
$50,875
Median Income
$26,306 per capita
$83,800
Home Value
$199,020 Zillow
$592
Median Rent
31.4% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
299
Violent Crime/100K
4,251 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$50,875 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,800 home value, $592/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
299 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
La Fontaine experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 24.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 798 ft (243 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,431/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6739°N, 85.7220°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Grant County County |
| Nearest Airport | Delaware County Regional (MIE) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in |
La Fontaine has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.9").