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What are the crime rate and median income in Marion County, Indiana?
The violent-crime rate in Marion County was 9.8 per 1,000 residents (2021-2025 average, FBI), about 3.1 times the statewide rate (3.1). Median household income is $66,346 and the unemployment rate was 3.6% in August 2026. It is home to roughly 975,809 residents.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Marion County?
From 2021 through 2025, Marion County averaged 9,444 reported violent crimes a year, along with 32,027 property crimes. That is 9.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents, about 3.1 times the Indiana rate (3.1), and about 2.6 times the U.S. rate (3.7). Burglary, theft and car theft together come to 33.1 per 1,000 residents, compared with 14.1 across Indiana. Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (74%). CDC death records show about 198 homicide deaths a year in the county (20.6 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Marion County | Per 1,000 | Indiana per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 9,444 | 9.8 | 3.1 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 206 | 0.21 | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 604 | 0.62 | 0.34 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 1,651 | 1.7 | 0.38 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 6,984 | 7.2 | 2.3 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 32,027 | 33.1 | 14.1 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 4,866 | 5.0 | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 21,098 | 21.8 | 10.2 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 6,064 | 6.3 | 2.0 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (4 agencies; 99% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Marion County?
Half of households in Marion County make more than $66,346 and half make less; across Indiana the midpoint is $71,957. Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $224,000, and the median rent is $1,153 a month. 12.5% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 9.1%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 3.6% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 18,852 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Marion County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 975,809 | 6,851,073 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $66,346 | $71,957 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $224,000 | $218,200 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,153 | $1,062 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.0% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 15.3% | 12.3% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 12.5% | 9.1% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 34.8% | 29.5% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 56.5% | 70.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 34.4 | 38.1 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.8% | 89.9% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 8.8% | 7.4% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Marion County?
Marion County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
2 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Marion County: Reilly Tar & Chemical Corp. (Indianapolis Plant) and Keystone Corridor Ground Water Contamination. 2 other sites have finished cleanup and been taken off the list. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
The National Inventory of Dams lists 5 high-hazard dams in Marion County. 2 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 3 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Eagle Creek Reservoir Dam (92 ft) and Geist Reservoir Dam (44 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
63 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 8,896,978 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
No federal major disaster declaration covered Marion County from 2016 through 2025 (COVID-19 excluded). EPA air monitors logged 4 days in 2024 when the air quality index reached “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse. Of 3 community water systems, none had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 1 (highest). NHTSA counted 128 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 34 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Marion County?
Marion County had 43 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (35 active that day). Roads listed: I-70, I-65 and I-69. 40 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Marion County?
Federal school lists show 257 public and 78 private schools in the county. 44 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 68 fire or EMS stations and 14 police or sheriff stations. 2 state parks or recreation areas: Fort Benjamin Harrison State Park and White River State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Marion County
Gun shops
19 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Marion County, plus 26 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 12 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Cash America Pawn (5 in Indianapolis), Cliffs Sport Shop (Indianapolis), Ezpawn (Indianapolis), Ezpawn (Lawrence), First Cash Pawn (2 in Indianapolis), Indy Arms Company INC (Indianapolis), Indy Gun Bunker II (Indianapolis), Mike Heimel Auctioneer (Beech Grove) and 6 more.
Liquor stores
162 liquor stores are on the map in Marion County: 10th and Post Smoke Shop (Indianapolis), 21st Amendment, 21st Amendment (2 in Indianapolis), 21st Amendment Liquor, 21st Amendment Liquors, 21st Amendment Wine & Spirits (2 in Indianapolis), 21st Amendment Wine and Spirits (2 in Indianapolis), 38th and Mass Liquors (Indianapolis) and 151 more. Indiana has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map in Marion County: Planned Parenthood (Indianapolis).
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Marion County?
Marion County averaged 9,444 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 9.8 per 1,000 residents, about 3.1 times the Indiana rate (3.1). The property-crime rate was 33.1 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Marion County?
$66,346 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $71,957 for Indiana and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Marion County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 3.6% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 18,852 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Marion County?
Marion County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Marion County?
2 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Marion County: Reilly Tar & Chemical Corp. (Indianapolis Plant) and Keystone Corridor Ground Water Contamination. 2 other sites have finished cleanup and been taken off the list.
Is there road construction in Marion County right now?
Marion County had 43 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (35 active that day). Roads listed: I-70, I-65 and I-69. 40 are on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in Marion County?
44 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Marion County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boone County | 74,718 | 1.2 | $111,250 |
| Hamilton County | 365,056 | 0.76 | $121,530 |
| Hancock County | 84,037 | 1.6 | $93,186 |
| Hendricks County | 183,344 | 1.0 | $101,144 |
| Johnson County | 166,315 | 0.79 | $90,454 |
| Morgan County | 72,659 | – | $79,429 |
| Shelby County | 45,265 | 2.9 | $72,190 |
Cities in Marion County with their own page: Indianapolis.
More: Indiana statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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