Updated April 2026 · 11 cities · 6 data sources
Indiana Data Profile 2026: Crime, Schools, Water, Air, Hospitals & City Spending
Crime & Safety
Indiana has an average safety score of 59/100 across 4 cities, below the national average of 61.5/100.
Safest Cities
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violent Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishers | 65 | B | 566.8 |
| Evansville | 60 | C | 582.4 |
| Fort Wayne | 56 | C | 569.2 |
| Indianapolis | 55 | C | 730.1 |
Most Dangerous Cities
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violent Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 55 | C | 730.1 |
| Fort Wayne | 56 | C | 569.2 |
| Evansville | 60 | C | 582.4 |
| Fishers | 65 | B | 566.8 |
Water Safety
Indiana cities average a water safety score of 86.2/100 across 5 cities.
Cleanest Water
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood | 100 | A | 0 |
| South Bend | 100 | A | 0 |
| Evansville | 94 | A | 0 |
| Indianapolis | 87 | A | 4 |
| Fort Wayne | 50 | C | 3 |
Most Water Violations
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 87 | A | 4 |
| Fort Wayne | 50 | C | 3 |
| Evansville | 94 | A | 0 |
| Greenwood | 100 | A | 0 |
| South Bend | 100 | A | 0 |
Air Quality
Indiana cities average a median AQI of 44 across 1 cities.
Hospital Quality
Indiana cities have an average hospital quality rating of 2.7/5 across 11 cities with a total of 40 hospitals tracked.
Top-Rated Hospital Cities
| City | Avg Quality | Hospital Count |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhart | 4/5 | 1 |
| Carmel | 4/5 | 4 |
| Columbus | 4/5 | 1 |
| Indianapolis | 3.3/5 | 15 |
| South Bend | 3/5 | 1 |
City Spending
Indiana cities average $15,450.5 in per-capita spending with an average fiscal health score of 73.4/100.
Most Fiscally Efficient
| City | Fiscal Score | Per Capita |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne | 90/100 | $10,590 |
| Greenwood | 88/100 | $14,636 |
| Fishers | 84/100 | $6,900 |
| Elkhart | 80/100 | $8,849 |
| Bloomington | 75/100 | $15,529 |
Biggest Spenders (Per Capita)
| City | Per Capita | Fiscal Score |
|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $35,719 | 48/100 |
| Columbus | $17,252 | 75/100 |
| Carmel | $16,389 | 56/100 |
| Bloomington | $15,529 | 75/100 |
| Greenwood | $14,636 | 88/100 |
According to data compiled by CitySpend.org from 6 federal sources, Indiana has 11 tracked cities with an average safety score of 59, school score of 0, and water safety score of 86.2.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on FBI crime data, Fishers is the safest city in Indiana with a safety score of 65/100 (Grade B).
Greenwood has the highest water safety score in Indiana at 100/100 with 0 violations.
Fort Wayne has the highest fiscal health score in Indiana at 90/100 with per-capita spending of $10,590.
Elkhart has the best air quality in Indiana with a median AQI of 44 (Grade B).
Cross-site data compiled from CrimeContext, WaterSafe, AirHistory, SchoolGrades, HospitalCosts, and CitySpend databases. Scores reflect the most recent federal data available for each dimension.