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Oswego, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Kosciusko County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
284 Population 604/sq mi density
$244,000 Home Value $334,187 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
381 Violent Crime/100K 3,171 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
381 violent crimes/100K (0% above avg)
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Oswego experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The area receives 47.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation842 ft (257 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density604/sq mi
Coordinates41.3224°N, 85.7871°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyKosciusko County County
Nearest AirportSouth Bend International (SBN)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 47.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score66.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability44.2 / 100
Community Resilience79.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6 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 M4.2 106 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 110 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 38 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 124 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 95 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

498 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 143 fatalities, 1,852 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 92 km 4
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 34 km 5
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 45 km 36
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 84 km 21
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 32 km 31
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 69 km 23
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 86 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 95 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 48 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 89 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 83 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 32 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 72 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 63 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 64 km 1
May 15, 1986 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 29 km 5
May 16, 1968 EF3 66 km 1
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 7 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 69°F (20°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 3.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.1 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.8 in

Oswego has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.8").

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