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Ogden Dunes, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Porter County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
1,213
Population
1,639/sq mi density
$116,042
Median Income
$72,997 per capita
$455,400
Home Value
$473,427 Zillow
$959
Median Rent
17.5% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
163
Violent Crime/100K
2,136 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$116,042 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$455,400 home value, $959/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
163 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
74.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Ogden Dunes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The area receives 40.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 583 ft (178 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,639/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6287°N, 87.1925°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Porter County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gary/Chicago International (GYY) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0465 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 2.55 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 13.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| 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 High |
| 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 | 27 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in |
Ogden Dunes has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.5").