Lake Bruce, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Fulton County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
196
Population
332/sq mi density
$29,643
Median Income
$43,461 per capita
$179,600
Home Value
$178,066 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$29,643 median income, unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$179,600 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Bruce 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 Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 332/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0735°N, 86.4652°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Fulton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Porter County Regional (VPZ) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 20.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.8 / 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)
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 | 78 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 | 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 |
Lake Bruce 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").