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South Center, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · LaPorte County County
1.8
/5.0
D
Poor
101
Population
112/sq mi density
$245,800
Home Value
$159,694 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
155
Violent Crime/100K
3,395 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
155 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
South Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 28.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 703 ft (214 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 112/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4751°N, 86.6477°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | LaPorte County County |
| Nearest Airport | Porter County Regional (VPZ) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0455 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | 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 | 32 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.9 in |
South Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.7").