Markle, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Huntington County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,154 Population 796/sq mi density
$54,000 Median Income $28,768 per capita
$131,500 Home Value $281,581 Zillow
$750 Median Rent 48.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$54,000 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,500 home value, $750/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Markle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 33.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation808 ft (246 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density796/sq mi
Coordinates40.8295°N, 85.3420°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyHuntington County County
Nearest AirportFort Wayne International (FWA)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.5"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 33.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.58"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.06"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability22.4 / 100
Community Resilience89.6 / 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)

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 30, 2015.

Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 139 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 149 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 84 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 58 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 93 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 107 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 51 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 61 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

542 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 99 fatalities, 1,910 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 10, 2002 EF4 49 km 4
Feb 18, 1992 EF4 66 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 87 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 97 km 3
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 100 km 25
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 31 km 4
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 98 km 31
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 96 km 13
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 93 km 5
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 35 km 1
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 75 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 44 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 63 km 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 68 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 28 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 82 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 50 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 74 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 87 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 67 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.5 in

Markle has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.1").

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