South Whitley, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Whitley County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,412
Population
1,661/sq mi density
$59,191
Median Income
$32,284 per capita
$130,300
Home Value
$248,789 Zillow
$735
Median Rent
22.9% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$59,191 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,300 home value, $735/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher
South Whitley 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 39.1 inches. The area receives 21.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,661/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0840°N, 85.6245°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Whitley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Wayne International (FWA) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 76.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in |
South Whitley has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.0").