Whiting, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Lake County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,554
Population
2,516/sq mi density
$65,433
Median Income
$29,671 per capita
$204,800
Home Value
$206,730 Zillow
$1,033
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
357
Violent Crime/100K
1,650 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$65,433 median income, 12.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$204,800 home value, $1,033/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
357 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Whiting experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 38.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,516/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6730°N, 87.4840°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gary/Chicago International (GYY) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 52.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 44.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 5 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0452 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 13.8 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.37 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very 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 | 50 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.2 in |
Whiting has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 26°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.0").