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Winona Lake, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Kosciusko County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
5,073
Population
1,720/sq mi density
$97,813
Median Income
$49,919 per capita
$242,400
Home Value
$289,352 Zillow
$1,074
Median Rent
26.9% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
40
Violent Crime/100K
1,072 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$97,813 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$242,400 home value, $1,074/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
40 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Winona Lake 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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 854 ft (260 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,720/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2171°N, 85.8131°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Kosciusko County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Wayne International (FWA) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 66.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 104 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in |
Winona Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.8").