Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Brazil is a small city in Indiana with a population of 8,064. Residents earn $49,331 per year, which is 34% below the national average.
Based on current data, Brazil receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Brazil offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Brazil is $49,331, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. 10.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Brazil is $105,900, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $824 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
9.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Brazil experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches, including 13.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,331 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,229 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $881 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,294 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.9% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 529 |
| County GDP | $1,042M |
| Restaurants | 49 |
| Healthcare | 57 |
| Retail | 83 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,477 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.39% |
| Commute Time | 30.9 min |
| Work from Home | 1.0% |
| Census Median | $105,900 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $182,015 |
| Median List Price | $115,000 |
| Median List Price | $115,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $96 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.6% |
| Price Drops | 40.0% |
| Inventory | 15 |
| Census Median Rent | $824 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,477 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.39% |
| Obesity | 44.8% |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.7% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 9.4% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.2% |
| Depression | 28.8% |
| Mental Distress | 20.8% |
| Physical Distress | 15.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.7% |
| Premature Death | 9,097/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 53.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 57 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.4 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 13.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 647 ft (197 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,185/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5224°N, 87.1245°W |
| County FIPS | 18021 |
Winner: Republican by 56.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.7% |
| 71% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 2,185/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 57 |
| Restaurants | 49 |
| Retail Stores | 83 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 30.9 min |
| Work from Home | 1.0% |