Indiana Area Profiles
86 published city profiles across Indiana, each built from the same authoritative sources and compared on the same terms.
Statewide signals
Opportunity31st of 51 states measured49
GrowthTop 46% of 51 states measured52
Housing affordabilityTop 28% of 51 states measured75
ClimateTop 40% of 51 states measured68
Physical resilienceTop 26% of 51 states measured72
AccessTop 8% of 51 states measured95
Economic stability30th of 51 states measured45
Cities
86 published profiles across 35 areasIndianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN
23 cities
| City | County | Population | Area Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | Marion County | 885,860 | 58 |
| Fishers | Hamilton County | 102,337 | 75 |
| Carmel | Hamilton County | 101,651 | 80 |
| Noblesville | Hamilton County | 73,362 | 78 |
| Greenwood | Johnson County | 66,029 | 73 |
| Anderson | Madison County | 55,367 | 55 |
| Westfield | Hamilton County | 54,677 | 80 |
| Lawrence | Marion County | 49,517 | 61 |
| Plainfield | Hendricks County | 36,369 | 74 |
| Zionsville | Boone County | 32,095 | 81 |
| Brownsburg | Hendricks County | 31,215 | 79 |
| Franklin | Johnson County | 26,168 | 70 |
| Greenfield | Hancock County | 24,940 | 75 |
| Avon | Hendricks County | 23,437 | 77 |
| Shelbyville | Shelby County | 20,296 | 66 |
| Lebanon | Boone County | 17,812 | 74 |
| Beech Grove | Marion County | 14,913 | 53 |
| Speedway | Marion County | 13,968 | 57 |
| Whitestown | Boone County | 12,466 | 83 |
| Martinsville | Morgan County | 11,933 | 65 |
| Danville | Hendricks County | 11,714 | 74 |
| Bargersville | Johnson County | 10,752 | 69 |
| McCordsville | Hancock County | 10,329 | 78 |
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
18 cities
| City | County | Population | Area Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond | Lake County | 76,768 | 56 |
| Gary | Lake County | 68,113 | 49 |
| Portage | Porter County | 38,082 | 66 |
| Merrillville | Lake County | 36,476 | 60 |
| Valparaiso | Porter County | 34,733 | 74 |
| Crown Point | Lake County | 34,393 | 73 |
| Schererville | Lake County | 29,701 | 70 |
| Hobart | Lake County | 29,558 | 65 |
| East Chicago | Lake County | 26,022 | 51 |
| Munster | Lake County | 23,733 | 69 |
| Highland | Lake County | 23,680 | 64 |
| St. John | Lake County | 22,567 | 75 |
| Dyer | Lake County | 16,400 | 68 |
| Griffith | Lake County | 16,273 | 64 |
| Cedar Lake | Lake County | 15,295 | 69 |
| Chesterton | Porter County | 14,446 | 74 |
| Lake Station | Lake County | 13,185 | 56 |
| Lowell | Lake County | 11,073 | 72 |
Fort Wayne, IN
4 cities
| City | County | Population | Area Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne | Allen County | 268,589 | 66 |
| New Haven | Allen County | 15,698 | 63 |
| Huntertown | Allen County | 11,379 | 69 |
| Bluffton | Wells County | 10,529 | 72 |
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
4 cities
| City | County | Population | Area Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffersonville | Clark County | 51,043 | 69 |
| New Albany | Floyd County | 37,581 | 59 |
| Clarksville | Clark County | 22,016 | 63 |
| Sellersburg | Clark County | 10,137 | 68 |
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI
3 cities
| City | County | Population | Area Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | St. Joseph County | 103,085 | 62 |
| Mishawaka | St. Joseph County | 51,021 | 67 |
| Granger | St. Joseph County | 30,321 | 78 |
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN
2 cities
| City | County | Population | Area Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | Tippecanoe County | 71,159 | 66 |
| West Lafayette | Tippecanoe County | 45,159 | 67 |
Muncie, IN
2 cities
Elkhart-Goshen, IN
2 cities
Michigan City-La Porte, IN
2 cities
| City | County | Population | Area Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan City | LaPorte County | 31,814 | 60 |
| La Porte | LaPorte County | 22,449 | 67 |
Strongest opportunity
- Zionsville 85
- Westfield 85
- Whitestown 84
- Huntertown 84
- Carmel 84
Fastest development
- Westfield 89
- Brownsburg 89
- Lowell 88
- Noblesville 88
- Whitestown 84
Statewide physical risk
TornadoModerate
EarthquakeElevated
HailModerate
Heat waveModerate
LightningModerate
Low or minimal exposure: strong wind, inland flooding, winter weather, cold wave, ice storm, landslide, drought, hurricane, wildfire, coastal flooding, volcanic activity, tsunami, avalanche.
Population-weighted across every county in Indiana, derived from the FEMA National Risk Index. Exposure varies substantially within a state — check the individual city and ZIP profiles.
Statewide data
| Metric | Value | Compared nationally | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadband access ±0.2%2024 ACS 5-Year | 89.9% | Bottom 37%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Distance to major airportNASR current cycle | 13 mi | Top 4%of 51 | NASR current cycle |
| Major airports within 100 milesNASR current cycle | 3 | Top 48%of 51 | NASR current cycle |
| No internet access ±0.1%2024 ACS 5-Year | 7.6% | Bottom 27%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Annual precipitation1991-2020 Normals | 40.7" | 54th percentileof 51 | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low1991-2020 Normals | 21°F | 50th percentileof 51 | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average July high1991-2020 Normals | 85°F | 32nd percentileof 51 | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Comfortable months1991-2020 Normals | 6 | Top 42%of 51 | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Seasonal temperature swing1991-2020 Normals | 47°F | 66th percentileof 51 | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average household size ±0.012024 ACS 5-Year | 2.46 | 51st percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Households ±6,0392024 ACS 5-Year | 2,716,009 | 69th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age ±0.22024 ACS 5-Year | 38.1 | 27th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population2024 ACS 5-Year | 6,851,073 | 69th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population change (1 year)July 1, 2024 estimate | +0.6% | Bottom 40%of 51 | July 1, 2024 estimate |
| Population change (4 years)July 1, 2024 estimate | +2.0% | Bottom 46%of 51 | July 1, 2024 estimate |
| Population density2024 ACS 5-Year | 191/sq mi | 67th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population estimateJuly 1, 2024 estimate | 6,924,275 | 68th percentileof 51 | July 1, 2024 estimate |
| Average permitted value per unit12 months ending July 2026 | $309,766 | 86th percentileof 51 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Housing units permitted (12 months)12 months ending July 2026 | 28,079 | Top 28%of 51 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Multifamily share of permits12 months ending July 2026 | 25.6% | 26th percentileof 51 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permit change (3 years)12 months ending July 2026 | +8.0% | Top 38%of 51 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permit change (year over year)12 months ending July 2026 | −5.8% | Bottom 24%of 51 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permits per 1,000 residents12 months ending July 2026 | 4.1 | Top 44%of 51 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Cost of living index2023 | 92.1 | Top 36%of 51 | 2023 |
| Home price change (1 year)2026 Q2 | +4.6% | 76th percentileof 51 | 2026 Q2 |
| Home price change (5 years)2026 Q2 | +46.7% | 70th percentileof 51 | 2026 Q2 |
| Home price change (10 years)2026 Q2 | +103.7% | 70th percentileof 51 | 2026 Q2 |
| Home price to income ±0.02024 ACS 5-Year | 2.5 | Top 16%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate ±0.3%2024 ACS 5-Year | 70.6% | 78th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Housing units ±6172024 ACS 5-Year | 2,976,568 | 69th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent ±$52024 ACS 5-Year | $1,062 | Top 27%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value ±$7392024 ACS 5-Year | $218,200 | 22nd percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median property taxes ±$92024 ACS 5-Year | $1,614 | 20th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Owner household income ±$3952024 ACS 5-Year | $87,459 | Bottom 25%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Property tax rate ±0.00%2024 ACS 5-Year | 0.74% | 43rd percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Rent as a share of income ±0.3%2024 ACS 5-Year | 29.1% | Top 33%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Seasonal and second homes ±1,7872024 ACS 5-Year | 39,368 | 35th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Second homes2024 ACS 5-Year | 1.3% | 8th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Vacancy rate2024 ACS 5-Year | 7.4% | 61st percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Vacant housing units ±6,4172024 ACS 5-Year | 260,559 | 61st percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income ±$3522024 ACS 5-Year | $71,957 | Bottom 25%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income ±$1972024 ACS 5-Year | $38,351 | Bottom 18%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate ±0.2%2024 ACS 5-Year | 11.5% | Bottom 45%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average commute ±0.1 min2024 ACS 5-Year | 25.8 min | Top 39%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher ±0.2%2024 ACS 5-Year | 29.5% | Bottom 16%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Drove alone to work ±0.2%2024 ACS 5-Year | 76.3% | 78th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| EmploymentAugust 2026 | 3,364,991 | Top 30%of 51 | August 2026 |
| Employment change (3 years)August 2026 | +1.5% | Top 24%of 51 | August 2026 |
| Employment change (year over year)August 2026 | −0.6% | Bottom 46%of 51 | August 2026 |
| Labor forceAugust 2026 | 3,488,974 | 70th percentileof 51 | August 2026 |
| Labor force participation ±0.2%2024 ACS 5-Year | 79.3% | Bottom 49%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Public transit to work ±0.0%2024 ACS 5-Year | 0.6% | 31st percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Unemployment change (year over year)August 2026 | −0.2% | Top 46%of 51 | August 2026 |
| Unemployment rateAugust 2026 | 3.6% | Top 30%of 51 | August 2026 |
| Worked from home ±0.2%2024 ACS 5-Year | 10.7% | 25th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility2024-25 school year | 47.3% | 41st percentileof 45 | 2024-25 school year |
| Math proficiency2018-19 school year | 45.2% | Top 43%of 50 | 2018-19 school year |
| Public schools2024-25 school year | 1,856 | 66th percentileof 51 | 2024-25 school year |
| Reading proficiency2018-19 school year | 51.7% | Top 48%of 49 | 2018-19 school year |
| Schools behind the staffing ratio2024-25 school year | 1,791 | 65th percentileof 50 | 2024-25 school year |
| Students per teacher2024-25 school year | 15.4 | Bottom 33%of 50 | 2024-25 school year |
Counties in Indiana
46 publishedSome measures are published by county and nowhere finer — death rates by intent among them. On a county page those describe the geography they are printed on.
Marion County, IN
975,809 residents · 14.6 homicide deaths per 100k
Lake County, IN
500,379 residents · 8.4 homicide deaths per 100k
Allen County, IN
392,378 residents · 6.3 homicide deaths per 100k
Hamilton County, IN
365,056 residents · 1.7 homicide deaths per 100k
St. Joseph County, IN
273,040 residents · 6.6 homicide deaths per 100k
Elkhart County, IN
207,132 residents · 4.8 homicide deaths per 100k
Tippecanoe County, IN
189,071 residents · 3.0 homicide deaths per 100k
Hendricks County, IN
183,344 residents · 3.2 homicide deaths per 100k
Vanderburgh County, IN
180,117 residents · 3.7 homicide deaths per 100k
Porter County, IN
174,818 residents · 3.4 homicide deaths per 100k
Johnson County, IN
166,315 residents · 6.6 homicide deaths per 100k
Monroe County, IN
140,965 residents · 3.1 homicide deaths per 100k
Madison County, IN
131,900 residents · 4.8 homicide deaths per 100k
Clark County, IN
124,354 residents · 4.6 homicide deaths per 100k
Delaware County, IN
112,280 residents · 8.9 homicide deaths per 100k
LaPorte County, IN
111,917 residents · 9.0 homicide deaths per 100k
Vigo County, IN
106,109 residents · 4.9 homicide deaths per 100k
Hancock County, IN
84,037 residents · 0.0 homicide deaths per 100k
Howard County, IN
83,752 residents · 3.7 homicide deaths per 100k
Bartholomew County, IN
83,536 residents · 2.9 homicide deaths per 100k
Floyd County, IN
80,918 residents · 4.3 homicide deaths per 100k
Kosciusko County, IN
80,442 residents · 3.7 homicide deaths per 100k
Boone County, IN
74,718 residents · 2.8 homicide deaths per 100k
Morgan County, IN
72,659 residents · 4.3 homicide deaths per 100k
Wayne County, IN
66,397 residents · 2.9 homicide deaths per 100k
Grant County, IN
66,295 residents · 6.4 homicide deaths per 100k
Henry County, IN
48,970 residents · 3.3 homicide deaths per 100k
Noble County, IN
47,495 residents · 0.0 homicide deaths per 100k
Jackson County, IN
46,660 residents · 3.4 homicide deaths per 100k
Marshall County, IN
46,284 residents · 0.0 homicide deaths per 100k
Shelby County, IN
45,265 residents · 8.1 homicide deaths per 100k
Lawrence County, IN
45,102 residents · 3.6 homicide deaths per 100k
DeKalb County, IN
43,807 residents · 3.0 homicide deaths per 100k
Dubois County, IN
43,614 residents · 0.0 homicide deaths per 100k
Montgomery County, IN
38,312 residents · 0.0 homicide deaths per 100k
Cass County, IN
37,680 residents · 3.5 homicide deaths per 100k
Huntington County, IN
36,798 residents · 5.2 homicide deaths per 100k
Knox County, IN
36,007 residents · 4.7 homicide deaths per 100k
Miami County, IN
35,712 residents · 4.5 homicide deaths per 100k
Daviess County, IN
33,658 residents · 4.0 homicide deaths per 100k
Jefferson County, IN
32,998 residents · 4.5 homicide deaths per 100k
Clinton County, IN
32,944 residents · 3.4 homicide deaths per 100k
Wabash County, IN
30,844 residents · 3.9 homicide deaths per 100k
Wells County, IN
28,420 residents · 4.0 homicide deaths per 100k
Decatur County, IN
26,422 residents · 4.0 homicide deaths per 100k
Fayette County, IN
23,334 residents · 0.0 homicide deaths per 100k