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Miami, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Howard County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
573 Population 3,371/sq mi density
$96,442 Median Income $36,381 per capita
$459 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
315 Violent Crime/100K 3,207 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$96,442 median income, 18.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
315 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Miami experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. The area receives 24.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation792 ft (241 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density3,371/sq mi
Coordinates40.6143°N, 86.1066°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyHoward County County
Nearest AirportDelaware County Regional (MIE)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.1"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 24.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0478 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score63.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability40.8 / 100
Community Resilience87.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
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 Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

10 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 M3.8 133 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 119 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 122 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 110 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 100 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 119 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 107 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 146 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 119 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

621 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 97 fatalities, 2,013 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 73 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 77 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 87 km 18
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 95 km 1
May 14, 1972 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 69 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 33 km 25
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 93 km 28
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 62 km 4
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 46 km 1
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 96 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 46 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 61 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 41 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 18 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 7 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 76 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 13 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 7 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.9 in
April 49°F (10°C) 4.0 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
December 29°F (-1°C) 3.0 in

Miami has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.0").

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