Simonton Lake, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Elkhart County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
4,113
Population
1,220/sq mi density
$74,233
Median Income
$41,254 per capita
$230,600
Home Value
$219,024 Zillow
$1,101
Median Rent
42.6% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$74,233 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$230,600 home value, $1,101/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Simonton Lake 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 40.2 inches. The area receives 36.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,220/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7542°N, 85.9705°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Elkhart County County |
| Nearest Airport | South Bend International (SBN) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 62.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0446 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| 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 | 76 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in |
Simonton Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.3").