Landess, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Grant County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
62 Population 44/sq mi density
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Landess 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 41.8 inches. The area receives 24.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation864 ft (263 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates40.6126°N, 85.5593°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyGrant County County
Nearest AirportDelaware County Regional (MIE)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.8"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 24.5"
Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.15"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.9 / 100
Community Resilience69.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 12, 2015.

Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 113 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 146 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 139 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 140 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 107 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 62 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 101 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 126 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 77 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

558 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 46 fatalities, 1,474 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 10, 2002 EF4 69 km 4
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 98 km 0
Feb 18, 1992 EF4 84 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 67 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 73 km 25
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 17 km 4
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 5 km 1
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 61 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 15 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 74 km 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 15 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 63 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 80 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 56 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 53 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 92 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 50 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 54 km 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF3 49 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.9 in
April 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.6 in

Landess has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.2").

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