Mount Summit, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Delaware County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
742 Population 3,533/sq mi density
$211,000 Home Value $176,358 Zillow
$906 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Mount Summit experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The area receives 24.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,105 ft (337 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density3,533/sq mi
Coordinates40.0037°N, 85.3862°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyDelaware County County
Nearest AirportDelaware County Regional (MIE)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.3"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 24.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.34"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood
Good Days %65.6%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0469 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability49.3 / 100
Community Resilience82.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
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: M2.6 on Jun 12, 2015.

Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 50 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 116 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 120 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 141 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 68 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 95 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 138 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 118 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

594 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 46 fatalities, 1,761 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 2019 EF4 81 km 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 54 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 96 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 43 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 11 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 36 km 0
May 14, 1972 EF4 65 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 94 km 3
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 95 km 25
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 61 km 4
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 59 km 0
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 65 km 1
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 30 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 56 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 78 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 85 km 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 64 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,102 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 1,102 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 38°F (4°C) 3.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.9 in
June 69°F (21°C) 5.3 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 3.4 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.0 in

Mount Summit has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (2.5").

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