Lucerne, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Cass County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
82
Population
911/sq mi density
$33,558
Median Income
$23,388 per capita
$79,200
Home Value
$215,616 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$33,558 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,200 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lucerne experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 19.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 802 ft (244 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 911/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8659°N, 86.4038°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Cass County County |
| Nearest Airport | Porter County Regional (VPZ) 51 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 101 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 | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in |
Lucerne has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.0").