Laketon, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Wabash County County
4.8
/5.0
A+
Excellent
532
Population
507/sq mi density
$78,750
Median Income
$39,745 per capita
$196,700
Home Value
$118,621 Zillow
$1,021
Median Rent
17.5% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$196,700 home value, $1,021/mo rent
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Laketon 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. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. The area receives 30.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 763 ft (233 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 507/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9812°N, 85.8400°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Wabash County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Wayne International (FWA) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 88.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0461 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 41.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively 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 | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in |
Laketon has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.0").