Brimfield, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Noble County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
251 Population 411/sq mi density
$33,750 Median Income $19,420 per capita
49°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$33,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Brimfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. The area receives 23.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation940 ft (287 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density411/sq mi
Coordinates41.4568°N, 85.4018°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyNoble County County
Nearest AirportFort Wayne International (FWA)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.9"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 23.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.55"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.95"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.7 / 100
Community Resilience71.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 30, 2015.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 87 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 82 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 15 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 120 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 145 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 137 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 77 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

478 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 148 fatalities, 1,858 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 10, 2002 EF4 92 km 4
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 92 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 56 km 31
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 51 km 21
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 36 km 23
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 68 km 36
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 31 km 5
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 100 km 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 98 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 81 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 53 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 66 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 96 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 88 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 29 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 73 km 0
May 15, 1986 EF3 64 km 0
May 13, 1980 EF3 97 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 7 km 5
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1954 MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) Avalanche 3.0 m 7 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.5 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in
May 60°F (15°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 3.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.9 in
December 29°F (-1°C) 2.4 in

Brimfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.0").

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