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West Lafayette, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Tippecanoe County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
44,802
Population
3,304/sq mi density
$33,497
Median Income
$23,738 per capita
$318,100
Home Value
$357,993 Zillow
$1,152
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
65
Violent Crime/100K
726 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$33,497 median income, 1.8% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.3 / 5.0
$318,100 home value, $1,152/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
65 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
71.2% bachelor's degree or higher
West Lafayette experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Area | 13.6 sq mi (35.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,304/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4437°N, 86.9236°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Tippecanoe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Vermilion Regional (DNV) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively 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 | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in |
West Lafayette has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.7").