Wakarusa, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · St. Joseph County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
2,519
Population
1,145/sq mi density
$76,008
Median Income
$29,548 per capita
$202,400
Home Value
$320,904 Zillow
$1,214
Median Rent
19.1% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$76,008 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$202,400 home value, $1,214/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Wakarusa 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 45.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
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 | 858 ft (262 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,145/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5312°N, 86.0133°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | St. Joseph County County |
| Nearest Airport | South Bend International (SBN) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 64.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0449 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 7.7 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very 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 | 75 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 |
Wakarusa 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").