Royal Center, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Cass County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
747
Population
1,311/sq mi density
$47,422
Median Income
$26,764 per capita
$84,100
Home Value
$203,082 Zillow
$817
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$47,422 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,100 home value, $817/mo rent
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 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 19.4 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 | 734 ft (224 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,311/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8643°N, 86.5000°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Cass County County |
| Nearest Airport | Porter County Regional (VPZ) 49 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 | 98 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) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in |
Royal Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.0").