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Onward, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Cass County County
2.0
/5.0
C
Fair
155
Population
1,550/sq mi density
$59,107
Median Income
$27,619 per capita
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
315
Violent Crime/100K
3,207 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$59,107 median income, 5.5% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
315 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Onward 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 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 19.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 766 ft (233 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,550/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6947°N, 86.1948°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Cass County County |
| Nearest Airport | Delaware County Regional (MIE) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in |
Onward has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.9").