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Morocco, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Newton County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,169 Population 1,093/sq mi density
$60,000 Median Income $28,888 per capita
$113,500 Home Value $186,836 Zillow
$793 Median Rent 17.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
340 Violent Crime/100K 4,205 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$60,000 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,500 home value, $793/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
340 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation683 ft (208 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density1,093/sq mi
Coordinates40.9445°N, 87.4503°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyNewton County County
Nearest AirportPorter County Regional (VPZ)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score11.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability25.3 / 100
Community Resilience52.7 / 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)

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 134 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 125 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 144 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 145 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 100 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 103 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 131 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 146 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

623 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 77 fatalities, 1,419 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 67 km 3
Jun 29, 1979 EF4 91 km 0
Jun 13, 1976 EF4 93 km 2
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 65 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 56 km 18
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 87 km 33
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 86 km 0
Apr 17, 1963 EF4 60 km 1
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 88 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 84 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 29 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 100 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 46 km 0
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 22 km 1
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 20, 1974 EF3 37 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 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,741 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 1,741 77 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,664 73 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,602 11 km
2021 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE UNIT 3 978 68 km
2024 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE 3 RX 938 69 km
1986 OGDEN DUNS 863 76 km
2021 UNNAMED 738 70 km
2021 MIDDLE GRANT CREEK 700 75 km
2019 UNNAMED 698 70 km
2021 21-INDU TOLLESTON DUNES EAST 594 77 km
2017 UNNAMED 549 76 km
2017 17 INDU COWLES DUNES 522 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.7 in

Morocco has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.5").

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