Onward, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Cass County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
155
Population
1,550/sq mi density
$59,107
Median Income
$27,619 per capita
51°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$59,107 median income, 8.5% unemployment
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. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. The area receives 20.9 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 | 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
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) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in |
Onward has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.3").