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Star City, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Cass County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
211 Population 306/sq mi density
$40,536 Median Income $29,688 per capita
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
89 Violent Crime/100K 4,612 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$40,536 median income, 6.8% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
89 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Star City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. The area receives 26.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.8°F
8% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation715 ft (218 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density306/sq mi
Coordinates40.9725°N, 86.5542°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyCass County County
Nearest AirportPorter County Regional (VPZ)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.9"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 26.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability68.7 / 100
Community Resilience71.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 17, 2021.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 141 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 136 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 140 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 109 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

599 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 131 fatalities, 2,246 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 64 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 67 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 72 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 75 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 65 km 25
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 74 km 36
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 73 km 31
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 94 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 98 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 36 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 65 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 49 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 49 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 45 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 73 km 1
Jun 11, 1998 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 70 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF3 63 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 96 km 1
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 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,602 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 1,602 85 km
1986 OGDEN DUNS 863 90 km
2021 21-INDU TOLLESTON DUNES EAST 594 89 km
2017 17 INDU COWLES DUNES 522 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 38°F (4°C) 2.8 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.6 in

Star City has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.7").

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