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Vistula, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Elkhart County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
45
Population
28/sq mi density
$56,667
Median Income
$35,442 per capita
$283,300
Home Value
$329,799 Zillow
49°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
111
Violent Crime/100K
3,835 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,667 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$283,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
111 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Vistula experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 41.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7488°N, 85.7123°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Elkhart County County |
| Nearest Airport | South Bend International (SBN) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0446 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| 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 | 97 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in |
Vistula has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.7").