La Paz, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Marshall County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
498
Population
1,277/sq mi density
$75,750
Median Income
$30,935 per capita
$121,900
Home Value
$272,694 Zillow
$634
Median Rent
13.4% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$75,750 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,900 home value, $634/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher
La Paz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. The area receives 36.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 861 ft (262 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,277/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4562°N, 86.3081°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Marshall County County |
| Nearest Airport | South Bend International (SBN) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 41.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 55 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in |
La Paz has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.5").