South Bend, Indiana
South Bend is a city of 103,085 people in St. Joseph County, Indiana, founded in 1865.
Why visit South Bend
Townapedia lists 97 museums and landmarks, 70 parks and trails, 214 places to eat, 26 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC South Bend 16, Potawatomi Zoo, First Presbyterian Church and Tippecanoe Place.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in South Bend
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About South Bend
South Bend is a city in St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States, and its county seat. It lies along the St. Joseph River near its southernmost bend, from which it derives its name. It is the fourth-most populous city in Indiana with a population of 103,453 at the 2020 census. Located directly south of Indiana's northern border with Michigan, South Bend anchors the broader Michiana region.
From the Wikipedia article South Bend, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Morris Performing Arts Center
Cinema and theater · 0.9 mi
211 North Michigan Street, South Bend
Museums and landmarks97
First Presbyterian Church
Monument and historic site · Presbyterian · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Church building in South Bend, Indiana
333 West Colfax Avenue, South Bend
Tippecanoe Place
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
All American Bank Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
United States historic place
Ballpark Synagogue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic building in South Bend, Indiana, US
Battell Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic district in Indiana, United States
Beiger Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
Berteling Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic commercial building located at 228 West Colfax, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana
Cathedral of St. James
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Central High School & Boys Vocational School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
High school in Indiana, United States
Chapin Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic district in Indiana, United States
Charles McCormick Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic building in South Bend, Indiana, US
Chauncey N. Lawton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
85 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds70
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Leeper Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Park in the United States of America
58 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes214
Cafe J
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.1 mi
1339 North Notre Dame Avenue, Notre Dame
Mo-Th 06:30-14:15, Fr 06:30-16:15, Sa-Su 06:30-14:15
Cambodian Thai
Restaurant · Thai · 1.0 mi
235 South Michigan Street, South Bend
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 11:00-21:00
Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 2.1 mi
100 Hesburgh Center, Notre Dame
Mo-Fr 11:00-16:30
Ivan's Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.1 mi
100 Raclin Murphy Museum of Art, Notre Dame
Tu-We 10:00-15:45, Th 10:00-17:45, Fr 10:00-15:45, Sa-Su 12:00-15:45
St. Joe Coffee Co.
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Coffee · 1.0 mi
305 South Michigan Street, South Bend
Mo-Fr 08:00-14:00
T. Allen's King Gyros
Restaurant · Greek · 3.2 mi
North Dixie Way
Mo-Th 10:30-23:00; Fr, Sa 10:30-23:30; Su 10:30-22:00
202 more on the map.
Where to stay26
Courtyard South Bend
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
121 South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, South Bend
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites South Bend at Notre Dame
Motel and hotel · 2.2 mi
1220 East Angela Boulevard, South Bend
Embassy Suites by Hilton South Bend at Notre Dame
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
1140 East Angela Boulevard, South Bend
Churches and places of worship114
Immanuel United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.8 mi
1211 West Ewing Avenue, South Bend
Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.6 mi
415 North Brookfield Street, South Bend
Apostolic House of God
Church · Apostolic · 2.9 mi
2216 Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend
Ambassadors for Christ
Church · Protestant · 0.8 mi
302 West Washington Street, South Bend
Shopping33
Gas and EV charging43
Schools, colleges and libraries85
Healthcare15
Map of South Bend
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 17°F | 2.7 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 19°F | 2.3 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 27°F | 2.4 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 38°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 70°F | 50°F | 4.3 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 59°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 63°F | 4.1 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 61°F | 4.2 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 54°F | 3.7 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 42°F | 4.0 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 32°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 23°F | 2.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for S Bend (2 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
St. Joseph County has had 12 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)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-05-04: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2009-04-22: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
South Bend International Airport (SBN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Notre Dame 2 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Ardmore 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Roseland 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Gilmer Park 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Mishawaka 5 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Chain-O-Lakes 7 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Granger 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Osceola 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Lakeville 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Niles 11 mi north, about 18 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, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- City of South Bend, downtown skyline, Khoa Huynh, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Children's Dispensary in South Bend, Nyttend, Public domain
- 19680810 02 South Shore Line, South Bend, Indiana (6050728753), David Wilson, CC BY 2.0
- 19680810 03 South Shore Line, South Bend, Indiana (6051280064), David Wilson, CC BY 2.0
- South Bend Black History Matters Wiki-a-Thon, Biggbad18, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Race and ethnicity 2020 South Bend, IN, CensusDots, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1964 Lark Daytona - The Last South Bend-Built Studebaker -1 (15100396652), artistmac, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 1964 Lark Daytona - The Last South Bend-Built Studebaker -3 (14914191197), artistmac, CC BY-SA 2.0
- First Presbyterian Church, South Bend, Nyttend, Public domain
- South-bend-indiana-tippecanoe-place, Unknown author, Public domain
- Sunken rose garden in Leeper Park, Nyttend, Public domain
- Eller-Hosford House, Nyttend, Public domain
- St. James Cathedral in South Bend, Nyttend, Public domain
- James A. Judie House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Hager House in South Bend, Nyttend, Public domain
- South Bend Brewing Association rear, Nyttend, Public domain
- Schuyler Colfax gravesite, Mouseionguy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Joseph D. Oliver House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Studebaker Carriage (15100791975), artistmac, CC BY-SA 2.0
- "Avanti R1 Powered" Badge on 1964 Lark Daytona (15100706375), artistmac, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 1962 Scepter Prototype -2 (14914079449), artistmac, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 1956 Packard Predictor (15097757551), artistmac, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 1966 Cruiser Wheel Cover and Yellow-Wall Tires (14914080950), artistmac, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 1963 Studebaker Avanti Racer (15077720266), artistmac, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 1964 Lark Daytona, 1966 Cruiser (14914052189), artistmac, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Studebaker Sleigh (14914228048), artistmac, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Studebaker "S" from One of the Old Buildings (15100807965), artistmac, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 1955 Packard Caribbean (14914142238), artistmac, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 1966 Cruiser, the last Studebaker ever Built (15077759486), artistmac, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 1953 Studebaker Starliner 2-door Hardtop (14914074249), artistmac, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 1955 Packard Caribbean (15100343792), artistmac, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 1955 Packard Caribbean (14914162348), artistmac, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Body Drop, Back (14914173928), artistmac, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 1962 Zip-Van (14914038949), artistmac, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Studebaker Coupe Pickup (15077781716), artistmac, CC BY-SA 2.0
- The "STUDEBAKER" Trees, Writ Small (14914028099), artistmac, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 1955 Packard Caribbean (14914071780), artistmac, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Body Drop, Front (15100796745), artistmac, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Studebaker Children's Hearse, Interior (15100423272), artistmac, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 1963 Studebaker Avanti (14914063899), artistmac, CC BY-SA 2.0
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