San Pierre, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Starke County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
489
Population
815/sq mi density
$62,750
Median Income
$22,876 per capita
$190,800
Home Value
$220,198 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$62,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$190,800 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
San Pierre 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. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 29.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 703 ft (214 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 815/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1993°N, 86.8907°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Starke County County |
| Nearest Airport | Porter County Regional (VPZ) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| 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 | 56 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in |
San Pierre has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.4").