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Brook, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Newton County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
979
Population
1,440/sq mi density
$57,422
Median Income
$25,883 per capita
$101,200
Home Value
$168,880 Zillow
$1,008
Median Rent
23.0% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
282 sunny days/yr
340
Violent Crime/100K
4,205 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$57,422 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,200 home value, $1,008/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
340 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Brook experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,440/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8661°N, 87.3657°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Newton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Porter County Regional (VPZ) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 11.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
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 | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in |
Brook has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.5").