Morocco, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Newton County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,169
Population
1,093/sq mi density
$60,000
Median Income
$28,888 per capita
$113,500
Home Value
$196,478 Zillow
$793
Median Rent
17.9% 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
3.2 / 5.0
$60,000 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,500 home value, $793/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Morocco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. The area receives 29.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 683 ft (208 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,093/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9445°N, 87.4503°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Newton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Porter County Regional (VPZ) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 11.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 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 | 96 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in |
Morocco has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (2.0").