Grabill, Indiana
Grabill is a town of 1,108 people in Allen County, Indiana, founded in 1907.
Why visit Grabill
Townapedia lists 2 parks and trails and 2 places to eat in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in Grabill
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Grabill
Grabill is a town in Cedar Creek Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,112 at the 2020 census. It is known for the presence of antique stores and Amish farms. An incorporated town, Grabill has two community parks within the corporate limits.
From the Wikipedia article Grabill, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes2
Shopping3
Grabill Hardware
Hardware store
13534 Main Street, Grabill
Mo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa 07:00-17:00
Schools, colleges and libraries3
History
Grabill was platted on February 15, 1902. Later that same year, a post office was established in Grabill. In 1912, Grabill became officially incorporated as a town.
Grabill had its beginnings as a town when the Wabash Railroad was extended to that point. Grabill was named after its first postmaster, Joseph A. Grabill.
From the History section of Grabill, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Map of Grabill
10 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 18°F | 2.4 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 19°F | 2.0 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 27°F | 2.5 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 37°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 71°F | 49°F | 4.7 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 3.9 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 3.6 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 4.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 52°F | 3.1 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 42°F | 2.6 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 31°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 23°F | 2.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Woodburn 3N (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Allen County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-08-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2023-04-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-04-22: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
DeKalb County Airport (GWB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- New Haven 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Huntertown 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Fort Wayne 12 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Auburn 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Hicksville 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Antwerp 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Edgerton 20 mi northeast, about 32 min by car
- Paulding 21 mi east, about 33 min by car
- Kendallville 22 mi northwest, about 36 min by car
- Bryan 28 mi northeast, about 46 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Grabill, Indiana, Chris Flook, CC BY-SA 4.0
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