Salt Creek Commons, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Porter County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,973 Population 5,332/sq mi density
$84,648 Median Income $30,228 per capita
$181,100 Home Value $263,902 Zillow
$1,323 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$84,648 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,100 home value, $1,323/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Salt Creek Commons experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. The area receives 40.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation666 ft (203 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density5,332/sq mi
Coordinates41.5111°N, 87.1411°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyPorter County County
Nearest AirportPorter County Regional (VPZ)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.4"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 40.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.89"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood
Good Days %66.4%
Unhealthy Days2

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0465 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)2.55 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability13.4 / 100
Community Resilience89.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 147 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 124 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 65 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 132 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 138 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 126 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 125 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

548 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 124 fatalities, 1,819 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 29, 1979 EF4 91 km 0
Jun 13, 1976 EF4 74 km 2
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 60 km 33
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 89 km 31
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 79 km 36
Apr 17, 1963 EF4 88 km 1
Jun 20, 2021 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 71 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 84 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 60 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 99 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 74 km 1
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 48 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 25 km 0
Jun 20, 1974 EF3 35 km 0
Oct 24, 1967 EF3 8 km 0
Nov 26, 1965 EF3 57 km 0
Nov 12, 1965 EF3 29 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 30 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,741 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 1,741 87 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,664 82 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,602 68 km
2021 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE UNIT 3 978 76 km
2024 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE 3 RX 938 76 km
1986 OGDEN DUNS 863 13 km
2021 UNNAMED 738 77 km
2021 MIDDLE GRANT CREEK 700 86 km
2019 UNNAMED 698 76 km
2021 21-INDU TOLLESTON DUNES EAST 594 12 km
2017 UNNAMED 549 86 km
2017 17 INDU COWLES DUNES 522 15 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.3 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
June 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in Wettest
September 66°F (19°C) 2.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.4 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 1.7 in

Salt Creek Commons has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.5").

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