Indianapolis, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Marion County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
882,043 Population 2,443/sq mi density
$62,995 Median Income $36,194 per capita
$207,000 Home Value $230,020 Zillow
$1,112 Median Rent 30.5% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
937 Violent Crime/100K 3,352 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$62,995 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$207,000 home value, $1,112/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
937 violent crimes/100K (146% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Indianapolis experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. The area receives 25.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation722 ft (220 m)
Area368.0 sq mi (953.2 km²)
Population Density2,443/sq mi
Coordinates39.7767°N, 86.1459°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyMarion County County
Nearest AirportIndianapolis International (IND)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.2"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 25.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.99"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.17"

Air Quality

AQI Median54.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %36.6%
Unhealthy Days4

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0444 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)14.3 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.24 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.33 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)12.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability39.7 / 100
Community Resilience49.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

8 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 98 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 46 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 46 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 52 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 83 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 112 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 134 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

601 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 76 fatalities, 1,690 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 17 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 60 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 81 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 81 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 43 km 0
May 14, 1972 EF4 6 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 85 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 67 km 28
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 72 km 25
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 37 km 0
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 98 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 27 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 73 km 2
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 76 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 3, 2008 EF3 53 km 1
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 59 km 0
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 73 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 73 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,102 51 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 73 km
2010 FORK RIDGE RX 697 87 km
2019 UNNAMED 670 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
December 33°F (1°C) 2.9 in

Indianapolis has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.2").

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