Mexico, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Miami County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,122 Population 204/sq mi density
$82,695 Median Income $39,240 per capita
$106,800 Home Value $161,039 Zillow
$600 Median Rent 14.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$82,695 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,800 home value, $600/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Mexico 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 41.1 inches. The area receives 20.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation663 ft (202 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²)
Population Density204/sq mi
Coordinates40.8142°N, 86.1104°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyMiami County County
Nearest AirportFort Wayne International (FWA)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.1"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 20.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.99"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.25"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score52.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.4 / 100
Community Resilience54.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
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: M3.8 on Jun 17, 2021.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 148 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 140 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 143 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 129 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 115 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 99 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 113 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 114 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

587 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 144 fatalities, 2,437 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 80 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 84 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 93 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 51 km 25
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 79 km 31
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 68 km 4
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 96 km 5
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 81 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 86 km 36
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 53 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 57 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 19 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 66 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 40 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 21 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 54 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 10 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 94 km 1
Jun 11, 1998 EF3 46 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 7 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in
June 71°F (22°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.3 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.3 in

Mexico has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.3").

View full weather details →