McCordsville, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Hancock County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
9,700 Population 1,158/sq mi density
$113,495 Median Income $56,560 per capita
$327,900 Home Value $380,673 Zillow
$1,085 Median Rent 23.1% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
279 Violent Crime/100K 762 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$113,495 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$327,900 home value, $1,085/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
279 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.9% bachelor's degree or higher
McCordsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. The area receives 26.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation856 ft (261 m)
Area4.7 sq mi (12.2 km²)
Population Density1,158/sq mi
Coordinates39.8973°N, 85.9174°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyHancock County County
Nearest AirportIndianapolis International (IND)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.2"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 26.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.66"

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 M3.8 117 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 39 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 73 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 98 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 134 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 110 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 141 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

601 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 80 fatalities, 1,830 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 13 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 49 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 58 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 28 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 87 km 4
May 14, 1972 EF4 20 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 82 km 28
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 86 km 4
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 68 km 25
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 37 km 0
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 80 km 1
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 74 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 96 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 43 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 71 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 88 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 67 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 85 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 91 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,102 65 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 42°F (5°C) 3.9 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.9 in
June 72°F (22°C) 5.6 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
December 33°F (0°C) 3.2 in

McCordsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 28°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (2.7").

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