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Mentone, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Fulton County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
793 Population 1,367/sq mi density
$63,636 Median Income $32,884 per capita
$104,300 Home Value $197,607 Zillow
$797 Median Rent 23.4% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
381 Violent Crime/100K 3,171 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$63,636 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,300 home value, $797/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
381 violent crimes/100K (0% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Mentone 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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. The area receives 30.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation834 ft (254 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density1,367/sq mi
Coordinates41.1738°N, 86.0384°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyFulton County County
Nearest AirportSouth Bend International (SBN)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.8"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 30.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability45.3 / 100
Community Resilience74.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very 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

7 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 M4.2 129 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 136 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 149 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 64 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 128 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 110 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

536 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 148 fatalities, 2,439 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 57 km 5
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 91 km 25
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 47 km 36
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 95 km 23
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 89 km 4
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 39 km 31
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 78 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 86 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 23 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 86 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 94 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 61 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 18 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 50 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 59 km 1
Jun 11, 1998 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 90 km 1
Jul 7, 1977 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 53 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 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.8 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.9 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.8 in

Mentone has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.8").

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