Vandalia, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · St. Joseph County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
369 Population 373/sq mi density
$65,000 Median Income $24,466 per capita
$64,200 Home Value $360,369 Zillow
$1,168 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$65,000 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,200 home value, $1,168/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Vandalia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 41.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation863 ft (263 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density373/sq mi
Coordinates41.9228°N, 85.9156°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountySt. Joseph County County
Nearest AirportSouth Bend International (SBN)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 41.2"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.41"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.9 / 100
Community Resilience66.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5 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 53 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 145 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 76 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 52 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

403 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 160 fatalities, 2,136 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1956 EF5 85 km 17
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 50 km 0
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 93 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 77 km 21
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 47 km 31
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 38 km 5
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 65 km 23
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 45 km 36
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 72 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 54 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 83 km 1
May 15, 1986 EF3 78 km 0
May 13, 1980 EF3 42 km 0
May 13, 1980 EF3 45 km 5
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 67 km 5
Nov 26, 1965 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 56 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 84 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ALLEGAN6 (1,077 ac, 1988).

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 ALLEGAN6 1,077 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 2.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
May 58°F (14°C) 4.2 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.3 in
July 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in Wettest
November 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in
December 29°F (-1°C) 2.8 in

Vandalia has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.4").

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