Osceola, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · St. Joseph County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,583 Population 1,913/sq mi density
$63,063 Median Income $30,228 per capita
$178,300 Home Value $295,473 Zillow
$1,346 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
294 Violent Crime/100K 547 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$63,063 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$178,300 home value, $1,346/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
294 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Osceola experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The area receives 36.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation735 ft (224 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density1,913/sq mi
Coordinates41.6657°N, 86.0787°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountySt. Joseph County County
Nearest AirportSouth Bend International (SBN)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 36.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.34"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood
Good Days %64.8%
Unhealthy Days2

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0449 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)7.7 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score85.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.2 / 100
Community Resilience90.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 30, 2015.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 83 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 101 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 146 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 50 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

424 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 141 fatalities, 1,772 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 81 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 91 km 21
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 16 km 31
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 14 km 36
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 76 km 23
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 32 km 5
May 27, 2019 EF3 76 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 41 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 30 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 85 km 1
May 15, 1986 EF3 97 km 0
May 13, 1980 EF3 63 km 0
May 13, 1980 EF3 77 km 5
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 58 km 5
Oct 24, 1967 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 26, 1965 EF3 35 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 55 km 10
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 100 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 67 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OGDEN DUNS (863 ac, 1986).

Year Name Acres Distance
1986 OGDEN DUNS 863 95 km
2021 21-INDU TOLLESTON DUNES EAST 594 94 km
2017 17 INDU COWLES DUNES 522 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in
June 69°F (20°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.9 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.7 in

Osceola has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.3").

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