Brazil, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Clay County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,064
Population
2,185/sq mi density
$49,331
Median Income
$29,229 per capita
$105,900
Home Value
$196,138 Zillow
$824
Median Rent
24.6% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
644
Violent Crime/100K
1,872 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,331 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,900 home value, $824/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
644 violent crimes/100K (70% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Brazil experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 19.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 647 ft (197 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (7.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,185/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5224°N, 87.1245°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Clay County County |
| Nearest Airport | Terre Haute Regional (HUF) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 27.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 19.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in |
Brazil has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.0").