Bright, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Dearborn County County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
5,735
Population
457/sq mi density
$111,140
Median Income
$42,030 per capita
$246,600
Home Value
$363,268 Zillow
$834
Median Rent
25.0% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$111,140 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$246,600 home value, $834/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Bright experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The area receives 23.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
| Area | 12.6 sq mi (32.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 457/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2249°N, 84.8623°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Dearborn County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 3.4 in |
Bright has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 28°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.9").