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Shipshewana Lake, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · LaGrange County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
325
Population
985/sq mi density
$68,984
Median Income
$36,315 per capita
$325,700
Home Value
$379,218 Zillow
$804
Median Rent
15.2% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
23
Violent Crime/100K
274 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,984 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$325,700 home value, $804/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
23 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Shipshewana Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 852 ft (260 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 985/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6836°N, 85.6097°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | LaGrange County County |
| Nearest Airport | South Bend International (SBN) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°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 | 73°F (23°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 |
Shipshewana Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.7").