Sidney, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Kosciusko County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
104 Population 800/sq mi density
$46,827 Median Income $28,800 per capita
$97,500 Home Value $242,296 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,827 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Sidney 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. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. The area receives 30.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation915 ft (279 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density800/sq mi
Coordinates41.1050°N, 85.7429°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyKosciusko County County
Nearest AirportFort Wayne International (FWA)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.1"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 30.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.81"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.96"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score66.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability44.2 / 100
Community Resilience79.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide 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: M3.3 on Jun 30, 2015.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 128 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 130 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 57 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 104 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 138 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 146 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 84 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

522 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 171 fatalities, 2,709 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 10, 2002 EF4 89 km 4
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 69 km 4
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 65 km 36
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 57 km 5
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 99 km 21
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 84 km 23
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 54 km 31
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 95 km 25
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 61 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 71 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 66 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 35 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 81 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 64 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 42 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 53 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 84 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 81 km 1
Jun 11, 1998 EF3 83 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 7 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.9 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.1 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in

Sidney has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.0").

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