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Royal Center, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Cass County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
747 Population 1,311/sq mi density
$47,422 Median Income $26,764 per capita
$84,100 Home Value $190,566 Zillow
$817 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
89 Violent Crime/100K 4,612 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$47,422 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,100 home value, $817/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
89 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Royal Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 17.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation734 ft (224 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density1,311/sq mi
Coordinates40.8643°N, 86.5000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyCass County County
Nearest AirportPorter County Regional (VPZ)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 17.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability68.7 / 100
Community Resilience71.5 / 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)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 17, 2021.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 133 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 142 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 125 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 100 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 116 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 146 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

594 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 159 fatalities, 2,367 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 57 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 61 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 67 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 66 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 53 km 25
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 81 km 31
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 99 km 28
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 83 km 36
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 85 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 88 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 99 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 34 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 52 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 64 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 37 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 56 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 35 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 84 km 1
Jun 11, 1998 EF3 63 km 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 100 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 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,602 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 1,602 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 38°F (4°C) 2.8 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.6 in

Royal Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.7").

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