Syracuse, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Kosciusko County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
3,232
Population
1,462/sq mi density
$63,894
Median Income
$37,685 per capita
$173,800
Home Value
$352,498 Zillow
$1,046
Median Rent
25.8% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,894 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$173,800 home value, $1,046/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Syracuse experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. The area receives 47.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 862 ft (263 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,462/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4219°N, 85.7498°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Kosciusko County County |
| Nearest Airport | South Bend International (SBN) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 66.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 99 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in |
Syracuse has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.6").