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Valparaiso, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Porter County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
34,377
Population
2,006/sq mi density
$67,664
Median Income
$39,158 per capita
$250,500
Home Value
$350,880 Zillow
$1,142
Median Rent
32.2% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
108
Violent Crime/100K
1,912 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$67,664 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$250,500 home value, $1,142/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
108 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Valparaiso experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Area | 15.6 sq mi (40.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,006/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4798°N, 87.0523°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Porter County County |
| Nearest Airport | Porter County Regional (VPZ) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0465 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 2.55 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 13.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| 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 | 28 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in |
Valparaiso has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (1.5").