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La Paz, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Marshall County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
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
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
140
Violent Crime/100K
2,132 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$75,750 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,900 home value, $634/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
140 violent crimes/100K
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 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 40.3 inches. The area receives 54.9 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 Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.9 in |
La Paz has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.8").