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Tri-Lakes, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Whitley County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,070 Population 313/sq mi density
$113,214 Median Income $49,312 per capita
$293,900 Home Value $274,084 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
136 Violent Crime/100K 1,622 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$113,214 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$293,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
136 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Tri-Lakes 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 39.1 inches. The area receives 21.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation906 ft (276 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density313/sq mi
Coordinates41.2511°N, 85.4534°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyWhitley County County
Nearest AirportFort Wayne International (FWA)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.1"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 21.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability22.4 / 100
Community Resilience87.0 / 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)

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 30, 2015.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 110 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 105 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 36 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 102 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 130 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 129 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 67 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

488 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 147 fatalities, 1,792 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 10, 2002 EF4 78 km 4
Feb 18, 1992 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 72 km 36
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 78 km 4
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 72 km 21
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 60 km 31
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 58 km 23
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 46 km 5
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 76 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 86 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 64 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 75 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 46 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 92 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 60 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 81 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 79 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 91 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 45 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 88 km 0
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 7 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.1 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.9 in

Tri-Lakes has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.8").

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