Fort Wayne, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Allen County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
266,235
Population
2,382/sq mi density
$60,293
Median Income
$32,884 per capita
$169,700
Home Value
$248,442 Zillow
$959
Median Rent
27.7% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
309
Violent Crime/100K
2,245 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$60,293 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,700 home value, $959/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
309 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Wayne experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 33.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
| Area | 110.8 sq mi (287.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,382/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0891°N, 85.1439°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Allen County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Wayne International (FWA) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 62.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0391 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in |
Fort Wayne has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.1").