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Ligonier, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Noble County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,263 Population 1,485/sq mi density
$56,286 Median Income $24,751 per capita
$101,100 Home Value $235,054 Zillow
$854 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
23 Violent Crime/100K 572 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$56,286 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,100 home value, $854/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
23 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Ligonier 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 39.8 inches. The area receives 47.3 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 Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation916 ft (279 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density1,485/sq mi
Coordinates41.4619°N, 85.5959°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyNoble County County
Nearest AirportFort Wayne International (FWA)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 47.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.7 / 100
Community Resilience71.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 30, 2015.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 87 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 89 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 15 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 128 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 90 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

471 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 144 fatalities, 1,852 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 46 km 23
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 62 km 21
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 40 km 31
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 20 km 5
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 52 km 36
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 99 km 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 100 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 70 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 67 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 51 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 93 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 72 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 45 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 88 km 0
May 15, 1986 EF3 74 km 0
May 13, 1980 EF3 99 km 0
May 13, 1980 EF3 94 km 5
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 12 km 5
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 7 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
June 69°F (20°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.0 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.8 in

Ligonier has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.8").

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