Michigan City, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Berrien County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
31,894
Population
1,546/sq mi density
$52,979
Median Income
$29,518 per capita
$129,000
Home Value
$195,500 Zillow
$915
Median Rent
28.1% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$52,979 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,000 home value, $915/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Michigan City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. The area receives 65.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Area | 20.6 sq mi (53.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,546/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7088°N, 86.8669°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Berrien County County |
| Nearest Airport | Porter County Regional (VPZ) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0478 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
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 | 2 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in |
Michigan City has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.5").