South Bend, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · St. Joseph County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
102,866
Population
2,455/sq mi density
$52,512
Median Income
$29,511 per capita
$124,500
Home Value
$201,639 Zillow
$1,000
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
867
Violent Crime/100K
1,907 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$52,512 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,500 home value, $1,000/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
867 violent crimes/100K (128% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.4% bachelor's degree or higher
South Bend 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 39.2 inches. The area receives 64.5 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 | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Area | 41.8 sq mi (108.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,455/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6766°N, 86.2688°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | St. Joseph County County |
| Nearest Airport | South Bend International (SBN) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 64.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0449 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 7.7 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very 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 | 51 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in |
South Bend has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.3").