City safety & data profile

IndianapolisIN

Indianapolis, IN is a 888K-resident city in Marion County with a median household income of $66,219.

Marion County, Indiana. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Indianapolis, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Indianapolis has a population larger than 99% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $224,800, and 15 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-19

888K
Population
Top 1%
By size
$66,219
Median income
$224,800
Median home
15.8%
Poverty rate

The read on Indianapolis

Indianapolis posts a median household income higher than 31% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 5 recent safety alerts are on record and 15 hospitals serve the Indianapolis area.

Top 69%
by median income, US cities
5
safety alerts on record
15
hospitals in & near Indianapolis

Where Indianapolis income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$66,219 Bottom 31% higher than 31% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. IN $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Indianapolis, IN beyond the headline numbers

Indianapolis sits inside Marion County, Indiana, at roughly 39.77°N, -86.16°W. Population 887,642, $66,219 median household income. Median home value $224,800, median rent $1,156. Poverty rate 15.8%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Indianapolis's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 39.6%, then obesity at 38.2%. 15 hospitals in/around Indianapolis, 3/5 avg rating, 8 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Indianapolis from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
887,642
Indianapolis
Median Income
$66,219
-3% vs avg
Median Home Value
$224,800
Near average
Median Age
34.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Marion County) - Indianapolis's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
976K+7%
Median Income
$66,346+57%
Median Home Value
$224,000+90%
Poverty Rate
15.3%-25%
Unemployment
5%-58%

Economics

Economics indicators for Indianapolis, IN
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,156/mo
Poverty Rate
15.8% +11% vs avg
Unemployment 5.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 34.9%
Work From Home 14%
Public Transit 1.4%

Population

White 51.3%
African American 27.9%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
39.6%
Obesity
38.2%
High Blood Pressure
37.7%
Physical Inactivity
24.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.2%
Binge Drinking
18.1%
Current Smoking
15.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.7%
Diabetes
13%
Current Asthma
11.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 59.6%
Annual Checkup 78.7%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
11.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.9%
Stroke
3.5%

Hospitals 15 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
1
★★★
6
★★
1
★
0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
15
With ER
8
FRANCISCAN HEALTH INDIANAPOLIS
INDIANAPOLIS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
ESKENAZI HEALTH
INDIANAPOLIS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
INDIANAPOLIS VA MEDICAL CENTER
INDIANAPOLIS · Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER
★★★☆☆
INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH
INDIANAPOLIS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL EAST
INDIANAPOLIS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SOUTH, INC.
INDIANAPOLIS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL NORTH
INDIANAPOLIS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
ASCENSION ST VINCENT HOSPITAL
INDIANAPOLIS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Alerts & News - Indianapolis Area 5

Air Quality

Air Quality Alert: Indianapolis, IN Reaches Unhealthy Levels (AQI 165)

EPA ·
Air Quality

Air Quality Alert: Indianapolis, IN Reaches Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Level

EPA ·
Air Quality

Air Quality Alert: Indianapolis, IN Reaches Unhealthy Levels for PM2.5

EPA ·
Air Quality

Indianapolis Air Quality Reaches Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Level

EPA ·
Air Quality

Indianapolis Air Quality Alert: PM2.5 Levels Reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

EPA ·

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Indianapolis, IN? ▼
Indianapolis, IN has a population of 887,642 people, located in Marion County, Indiana.
What is the median household income in Indianapolis? ▼
The median household income in Indianapolis, IN is $66,219 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 15.8%.
What is the median home value in Indianapolis? ▼
The median home value in Indianapolis, IN is $224,800. Median rent is $1,156/month.
What are the top health concerns in Indianapolis? ▼
The top health indicators in Indianapolis include Short Sleep Duration (39.6%), Obesity (38.2%), High Blood Pressure (37.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Indianapolis? ▼
Indianapolis has 15 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 8 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Indianapolis? ▼
The median age in Indianapolis, IN is 34.3 years. 34.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Indianapolis, IN is located in Marion County, Indiana. With a population of 888K and a $66,219 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 15 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Indianapolis area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

EPA Outdoor Air Quality Data

Federal monitoring network, every measurement we report

AirNow - Indiana

Real-time AQI for every monitored Indiana location

National Weather Service

NOAA active watches, warnings, advisories

CDC Air Quality & Health

Health-impact reference for every AQI category

EPA NAAQS standards

National Ambient Air Quality Standards, the regulatory thresholds

Nearby Cities 8

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Using Indianapolis's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Indianapolis area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Indianapolis against Indiana peers on any ranking lens. Explore Indiana

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Marion County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.