Shipshewana, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · LaGrange County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
902
Population
663/sq mi density
$57,679
Median Income
$35,919 per capita
$255,000
Home Value
$404,165 Zillow
$779
Median Rent
32.2% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$57,679 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$255,000 home value, $779/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Shipshewana experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. The area receives 23.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 901 ft (275 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 663/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6743°N, 85.5765°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | LaGrange County County |
| Nearest Airport | South Bend International (SBN) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.7 / 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)
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 | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in |
Shipshewana has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.9").