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Lake Bruce, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Fulton County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
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 275 sunny days/yr
140 Violent Crime/100K 2,132 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$29,643 median income, 31.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$179,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
140 violent crimes/100K
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 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. The area receives 30.1 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 Average50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation725 ft (221 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density332/sq mi
Coordinates41.0735°N, 86.4652°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyFulton County County
Nearest AirportPorter County Regional (VPZ)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.8"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 30.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability45.3 / 100
Community Resilience74.8 / 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)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 12, 2015.

Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 148 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 139 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 122 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 99 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

576 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 140 fatalities, 2,345 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 78 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 81 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 85 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 75 km 25
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 88 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 60 km 31
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 88 km 5
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 61 km 36
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 94 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 99 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 30 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 72 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 54 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 35 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 48 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 61 km 1
Jun 11, 1998 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 83 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF3 71 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 78 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,602 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 1,602 93 km
1986 OGDEN DUNS 863 87 km
2021 21-INDU TOLLESTON DUNES EAST 594 86 km
2017 17 INDU COWLES DUNES 522 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
October 53°F (11°C) 3.0 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.7 in

Lake Bruce has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.7").

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