Sign In Register

Scott, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · LaGrange County County

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
98 Population 233/sq mi density
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
23 Violent Crime/100K 274 property/100K
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
23 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Scott experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 41.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation840 ft (256 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density233/sq mi
Coordinates41.7428°N, 85.5577°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyLaGrange County County
Nearest AirportKalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.7"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 41.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability99.2 / 100
Community Resilience5.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
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

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 30, 2015.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 56 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 141 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 62 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 19 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 110 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

447 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 143 fatalities, 1,871 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 60 km 0
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 88 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 56 km 36
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 47 km 21
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 49 km 31
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 18 km 5
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 32 km 23
May 27, 2019 EF3 97 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 85 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 71 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 74 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 47 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 89 km 0
May 15, 1986 EF3 53 km 0
May 13, 1980 EF3 76 km 0
May 13, 1980 EF3 63 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 37 km 5
Nov 26, 1965 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 96 km 10
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 7 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.7 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
June 69°F (20°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.7 in

Scott has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.7").

View full weather details →