Rockford, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Jennings County County
4.8
/5.0
A+
Excellent
761
Population
895/sq mi density
$236,339
Median Income
$69,985 per capita
$273,200
Home Value
$227,953 Zillow
53°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$236,339 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$273,200 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
40.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Rockford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. The area receives 8.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 895/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9856°N, 85.8828°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Jennings County County |
| Nearest Airport | Indianapolis International (IND) 55 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 31.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 34.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.8 in |
Rockford has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (3.1").