Meridian Hills, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Marion County County

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,708 Population 1,154/sq mi density
$205,982 Median Income $127,436 per capita
$637,800 Home Value $555,487 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$205,982 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$637,800 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
79.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Meridian Hills 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 40.7 inches. The area receives 26.7 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 Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation777 ft (237 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density1,154/sq mi
Coordinates39.8874°N, 86.1567°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyMarion County County
Nearest AirportIndianapolis International (IND)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 26.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.07"

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

7 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 97 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 53 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 52 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 53 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 78 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 115 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

615 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 84 fatalities, 1,929 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 21 km 0
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 94 km 3
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 65 km 2
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 97 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 78 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 92 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 46 km 0
May 14, 1972 EF4 15 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 60 km 25
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 76 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 99 km 4
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 63 km 28
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 46 km 0
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 91 km 1
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 94 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 82 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 39 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 82 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 64 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 77 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 86 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,102 64 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 86 km
2010 FORK RIDGE RX 697 99 km
2019 UNNAMED 670 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.1 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 3.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.7 in

Meridian Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (2.1").

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