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Lucerne, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Cass County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
82 Population 911/sq mi density
$33,558 Median Income $23,388 per capita
$79,200 Home Value $197,830 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
89 Violent Crime/100K 4,612 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
89 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 19.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation802 ft (244 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density911/sq mi
Coordinates40.8659°N, 86.4038°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyCass County County
Nearest AirportPorter County Regional (VPZ)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.3"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 19.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability68.7 / 100
Community Resilience71.5 / 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)

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 17, 2021.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 137 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 143 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 126 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 104 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 110 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 139 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 138 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

583 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 139 fatalities, 2,405 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 63 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 67 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 74 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 70 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 81 km 36
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 52 km 25
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 93 km 4
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 78 km 31
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 78 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 81 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 91 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 27 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 49 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 31 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 52 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 28 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 84 km 1
Jun 11, 1998 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 68 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 7 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 1,602 99 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) 3.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.7 in

Lucerne has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.7").

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