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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
$226,528 Zillow
$1,112
Median Rent
30.5% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
1,255
Violent Crime/100K
4,823 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$62,995 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$207,000 home value, $1,112/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,255 violent crimes/100K (230% 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 55°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. The area receives 10.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Area | 368.0 sq mi (953.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,443/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7767°N, 86.1459°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Marion County County |
| Nearest Airport | Indianapolis International (IND) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.4 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.0 in |
Indianapolis has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.3").