Electricity rates in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN ranks 3 of 35 Indiana cities with 30,000+ residents for damaging-wind and tornado reports within 15 miles (263 since 2015). Indianapolis, Indiana has 882,043 residents in 359,665 households; 40.6% heat with electricity.
Indianapolis on the map
Marion County, with Indianapolis marked
Outage risk around Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 253 wind and 10 tornado, 29.8 per 100,000 residents of 882,043. Top gust near Indianapolis, IN: 73 knots, 84 mph. Damage near Indianapolis, IN: $8.0M.
Reports within 15 miles of Indianapolis, IN
wind and tornado reports, Indianapolis, IN
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| Indianapolis, IN | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN, 2015 | 27 | 2 | 29 |
| Indianapolis, IN, 2016 | 25 | 2 | 27 |
| Indianapolis, IN, 2017 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Indianapolis, IN, 2018 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Indianapolis, IN, 2019 | 37 | 2 | 39 |
| Indianapolis, IN, 2020 | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| Indianapolis, IN, 2021 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Indianapolis, IN, 2022 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Indianapolis, IN, 2023 | 23 | 2 | 25 |
| Indianapolis, IN, 2024 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Indianapolis, IN, 2025 | 43 | 2 | 45 |
Facts about Indianapolis
- Residents of Indianapolis, IN, ACS 2023
- 882,0431 of 35 Indiana cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Indianapolis, IN
- $62,99517 of 35 of those cities
- Households in Indianapolis, IN
- 359,6652.45 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Indianapolis, IN
- 55.3%199,012 owners and 160,653 renter households
- Housing units in Indianapolis, IN
- 399,63439,969 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Indianapolis, IN
- 40.6%146,128 of 359,665 homes
- Land area of Indianapolis, IN
- 361.0 sq mi2,443.2 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Indianapolis, IN
- 2.2% to 2.4%at 901 kWh a month over the $62,995 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Indianapolis, IN
- 263NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 29.8 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Indianapolis, IN
- 1972238,965 of 399,634 homes (59.8%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Indianapolis, IN
- $207,000$1,112 gross rent a month, 6.45% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Indianapolis
Compare Indianapolis with nearby cities
| City near Indianapolis, IN | Distance from Indianapolis | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN (this page) | 0 mi | 882,043 | $62,995 | 1972 | $207,000 | 263 | 12.3% |
| Lawrence, IN | 10.3 mi northeast | 49,284 (-832,759) | $73,455 (+$10,460) | 1993 (+21 yr) | $220,400 (+$13,400) | 210 (-53) | 13.5% (+1.2 pts) |
| Greenwood, IN | 12.2 mi south | 64,237 (-817,806) | $78,765 (+$15,770) | 1995 (+23 yr) | $248,700 (+$41,700) | 170 (-93) | 11.5% (-0.8 pts) |
| Carmel, IN | 13.0 mi north | 100,501 (-781,542) | $134,602 (+$71,607) | 1997 (+25 yr) | $455,500 (+$248,500) | 186 (-77) | 25.0% (+12.7 pts) |
| Plainfield, IN | 13.3 mi southwest | 35,783 (-846,260) | $85,074 (+$22,079) | 1998 (+26 yr) | $263,900 (+$56,900) | 192 (-71) | 12.9% (+0.6 pts) |
| Brownsburg, IN | 13.3 mi west | 30,310 (-851,733) | $105,435 (+$42,440) | 2000 (+28 yr) | $282,800 (+$75,800) | 203 (-60) | 13.9% (+1.6 pts) |
Who supplies Indianapolis
Marion County lists 2 utilities for Indianapolis, IN (882,043 residents): homes pay 12.75 to 13.75 cents per kWh, about $115 to $124 a month at 901 kWh, 2.2% to 2.4% of the $62,995 Indianapolis median income. Marion County page.
Cost of living with electricity in Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN: 359,665 households at $1,343 a year per home for electricity (Marion County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $483.0 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,777 a year per household.
| Group in Indianapolis, IN | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Indianapolis, IN median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN, all households | 359,665 | $1,343 | $483.0 million | 2.13% |
| Indianapolis, IN, homeowners | 199,012 | $1,546 | $307.7 million | 2.45% |
| Indianapolis, IN, renters | 160,653 | $1,091 | $175.3 million | 1.73% |
Who lives in Indianapolis: income, cars, homes
In Indianapolis, IN, 77,853 of 152,944 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 145,779 households moved in since 2018 and 58,344 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. Indianapolis, IN homes: 210,878 have 3+ bedrooms, 69,209 none or one, median 5.5 rooms. Of 433,627 workers in Indianapolis, IN, 53,384 work from home, 319,439 drive alone, 6,120 ride transit and 7,620 walk. In Indianapolis, IN, 95,069 of 359,665 households earn under $35,000, 115,817 $35,000-$75,000, 99,127 $75,000-$150,000 and 49,652 $150,000 or more. In Indianapolis, IN, 30,084 households own no vehicle and 184,543 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. 135,490 residents of Indianapolis, IN live below the poverty line, and the median age is 34.1.
Household income in Indianapolis, IN
| Indianapolis, IN | Value | Rank in Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN, households under $35,000 | 26.4% | 20 of 35 |
| Indianapolis, IN, households $150,000 or more | 13.8% | 15 of 35 |
| Indianapolis, IN, residents below poverty | 15.7% | 17 of 35 |
| Indianapolis, IN, median age | 34.1 | 29 of 35 |
| Indianapolis, IN, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 52.8% | 24 of 35 |
| Indianapolis, IN, households without a vehicle | 8.4% | 16 of 35 |
| Indianapolis, IN, households with 2+ vehicles | 51.3% | 19 of 35 |
| Indianapolis, IN, workers at home | 12.3% | 13 of 35 |
| Indianapolis, IN, cost-burdened renters | 50.9% | 15 of 35 |
| Indianapolis, IN, moved in since 2018 | 40.5% | 11 of 35 |
| Indianapolis, IN, moved in before 2000 | 16.2% | 20 of 35 |
Housing and heating in Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN: 238,965 of 399,634 homes were built before 1980 and 67,751 in 2000 or later. Indianapolis, IN has 237,393 detached houses, 90,077 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 4,783 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Indianapolis, IN
% of homes by decade built, Indianapolis, IN
- 16pre-40
- 640s
- 1250s
- 1360s
- 1270s
- 1180s
- 1290s
- 1000s
- 610s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Indianapolis, IN
| Indianapolis, IN | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN, median year built | 1972 | 1972 | +0 years | 21 of 35 |
| Indianapolis, IN, built before 1980 | 59.8% | 59.3% | +0.5 points | 15 of 35 |
| Indianapolis, IN, built 2000 or later | 17.0% | 17.0% | -0.1 points | 20 of 35 |
| Indianapolis, IN, detached houses | 59.4% | 59.7% | -0.3 points | 28 of 35 |
| Indianapolis, IN, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 22.5% | 22.3% | +0.2 points | 8 of 35 |
| Indianapolis, IN, mobile homes | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4 points | 26 of 35 |
| Indianapolis, IN, renter households | 44.7% | 44.1% | +0.6 points | 10 of 35 |
| Indianapolis, IN, median home value | $207,000 | $207,000 | +$0 | 18 of 35 |
| Indianapolis, IN, median gross rent a month | $1,112 | $1,107 | +$5 | 17 of 35 |
| Indianapolis, IN, people per household | 2.41 | 2.41 | +0.00 | 18 of 35 |
Analyst note on Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN counts 882,043 residents in 359,665 households, on 361.0 square miles. Household income in Indianapolis, IN is $62,995; 199,012 of its 359,665 households own. 146,128 of the 359,665 occupied homes in Indianapolis, IN heat with electricity.
Indianapolis, IN has 399,634 housing units, 39,969 of them vacant or seasonal. Indianapolis, IN ranks 6 of 35 Indiana cities for the share of homes heated by electricity (41%). Indianapolis, IN ranks 7 of 35 Indiana cities for the youngest residents (median age 34.1).
Indianapolis, IN ranks 8 of 35 Indiana cities for homes in buildings of 5+ units (23%).
ZIP codes in Indianapolis
| ZIP area touching Indianapolis, IN | Share of the ZIP's land inside Indianapolis | Share of Indianapolis's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 46239 (Indianapolis, IN) | 99.2% | 7.8% |
| 46241 (Indianapolis, IN) | 100.0% | 6.6% |
| 46217 (Indianapolis, IN) | 100.0% | 5.9% |
| 46221 (Indianapolis, IN) | 100.0% | 5.5% |
| 46227 (Indianapolis, IN) | 94.8% | 4.4% |
| 46259 (Indianapolis, IN) | 67.9% | 4.3% |
| 46237 (Indianapolis, IN) | 99.5% | 4.0% |
| 46203 (Indianapolis, IN) | 92.2% | 3.6% |
| 46278 (Indianapolis, IN) | 95.8% | 3.5% |
| 46219 (Indianapolis, IN) | 96.5% | 3.5% |
| 46254 (Indianapolis, IN) | 100.0% | 3.5% |
| 46268 (Indianapolis, IN) | 97.7% | 3.4% |
| 46220 (Indianapolis, IN) | 99.3% | 3.2% |
| 46226 (Indianapolis, IN) | 69.9% | 2.9% |
| 46256 (Indianapolis, IN) | 90.4% | 2.8% |
| 46222 (Indianapolis, IN) | 87.3% | 2.7% |
| 46218 (Indianapolis, IN) | 100.0% | 2.6% |
| 46260 (Indianapolis, IN) | 91.3% | 2.6% |
| 46229 (Indianapolis, IN) | 83.4% | 2.6% |
| 46240 (Indianapolis, IN) | 88.2% | 2.4% |
| 46250 (Indianapolis, IN) | 99.4% | 2.1% |
| 46214 (Indianapolis, IN) | 100.0% | 2.1% |
| 46228 (Indianapolis, IN) | 90.4% | 2.0% |
| 46208 (Indianapolis, IN) | 95.6% | 1.8% |
| 46205 (Indianapolis, IN) | 100.0% | 1.7% |
| 46113 (Indianapolis, IN) | 37.3% | 1.6% |
| 46201 (Indianapolis, IN) | 100.0% | 1.5% |
| 46231 (Indianapolis, IN) | 47.8% | 1.5% |
| 46235 (Indianapolis, IN) | 58.0% | 1.5% |
| 46234 (Indianapolis, IN) | 44.5% | 1.5% |
| 46202 (Indianapolis, IN) | 100.0% | 1.5% |
| 46225 (Indianapolis, IN) | 100.0% | 1.1% |
| 46224 (Indianapolis, IN) | 52.7% | 1.0% |
| 46204 (Indianapolis, IN) | 100.0% | 0.3% |
| 46183 (Indianapolis, IN) | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| 46206 (Indianapolis, IN) | 100.0% | 0.0% |
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Questions on Indianapolis
Indianapolis: what is the electricity rate?
Indianapolis, IN has no price of its own; its 882,043 residents are served by one of 2 utilities, and a 901 kWh month costs $115 to $124.
Indianapolis: how does it rank among Indiana cities?
Indianapolis, IN: rank 1 of 35 by its 882,043 residents, rank 17 of 35 by $62,995 median income.
Indianapolis: how many homes heat with electricity?
Indianapolis, IN: 146,128 of 359,665 occupied homes, 40.6%; Marion County 40.7%.
Indianapolis: how much income goes to electricity?
At 901 kWh a month, 2.2% to 2.4% of the $62,995 median income in Indianapolis, IN.
Indianapolis: damaging storms reported nearby?
263 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Indianapolis, IN, 2015 to 2025, 29.8 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Indianapolis?
Indianapolis, IN: median home built 1972; 238,965 of 399,634 homes (59.8%) predate 1980, 237,393 are detached and 90,077 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Indianapolis, IN renters struggle with rent?
77,853 of 152,944 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How big are the homes in Indianapolis, IN?
210,878 of 399,634 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 5.5 rooms.
How many people in Indianapolis, IN work from home?
53,384 of 433,627 workers.