Fishers, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Hancock County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
100,918 Population 2,789/sq mi density
$128,141 Median Income $57,161 per capita
$370,200 Home Value $444,527 Zillow
$1,491 Median Rent 25.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
77 Violent Crime/100K 669 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$128,141 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$370,200 home value, $1,491/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
77 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Fishers experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The area receives 26.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation820 ft (250 m)
Area35.8 sq mi (92.8 km²)
Population Density2,789/sq mi
Coordinates39.9618°N, 85.9684°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyHancock County County
Nearest AirportIndianapolis International (IND)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.4"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 26.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.16"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience89.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 17, 2021.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 113 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 48 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 70 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 70 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 92 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 133 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 110 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 142 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

613 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 81 fatalities, 1,840 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 20 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 56 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 60 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 95 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 36 km 0
May 14, 1972 EF4 23 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 84 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 60 km 25
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 77 km 28
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 82 km 4
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 45 km 0
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 76 km 1
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 76 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 49 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 98 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 66 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 84 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 59 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 77 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,547 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 97 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,102 72 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in
April 51°F (11°C) 4.3 in
May 62°F (16°C) 5.0 in
June 71°F (22°C) 5.5 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.4 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 2.8 in

Fishers has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (2.2").

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