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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
$238,593 Zillow
$959
Median Rent
27.7% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
259 sunny days/yr
362
Violent Crime/100K
2,761 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$60,293 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,700 home value, $959/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
362 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 53°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. The area receives 21.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
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 | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in |
Fort Wayne has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.8").