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Brazil, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Clay County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,064 Population 2,185/sq mi density
$49,331 Median Income $29,229 per capita
$105,900 Home Value $182,015 Zillow
$824 Median Rent 24.6% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
324 Violent Crime/100K 4,931 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$49,331 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,900 home value, $824/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
324 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Brazil experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. The area receives 13.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation647 ft (197 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (7.9 km²)
Population Density2,185/sq mi
Coordinates39.5224°N, 87.1245°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyClay County County
Nearest AirportTerre Haute Regional (HUF)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 13.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability19.7 / 100
Community Resilience76.9 / 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)

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 136 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 135 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 136 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 37 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 140 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 126 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 85 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 43 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 136 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 42 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 136 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 134 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 135 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 105 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 61 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 24 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 137 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 85 km
Sep 9, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 140 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

503 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 39 fatalities, 691 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 97 km 1
May 14, 1972 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 59 km 28
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 93 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 88 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 42 km 2
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 95 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 87 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 94 km 0
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 97 km 1
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 29 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 51 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 94 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 54 km 0
Jul 30, 1992 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 10, 1986 EF3 55 km 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 62 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,547 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 87 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,102 95 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 86 km
2010 FORK RIDGE RX 697 99 km
2019 UNNAMED 670 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.3 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.6 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.8 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 3.1 in

Brazil has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (2.2").

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