Brooklyn, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Morgan County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,410 Population 2,434/sq mi density
$60,742 Median Income $27,358 per capita
$117,800 Home Value $303,455 Zillow
$954 Median Rent 41.7% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$60,742 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,800 home value, $954/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Brooklyn 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 43.6 inches. The area receives 25.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation645 ft (197 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density2,434/sq mi
Coordinates39.5445°N, 86.3699°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyMorgan County County
Nearest AirportIndianapolis International (IND)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 25.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.95"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.43"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score63.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.7 / 100
Community Resilience72.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 17, 2021.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 85 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 136 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 61 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 23 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 40 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 82 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 125 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 89 km
May 10, 2012 1 km NNW of Emison, Indiana M2.7 124 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

561 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 78 fatalities, 1,705 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 45 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 78 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 86 km 1
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 77 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 72 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 66 km 0
May 14, 1972 EF4 35 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 95 km 25
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 68 km 28
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 49 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 23 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 41 km 2
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 98 km 3
May 25, 2011 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 3, 2008 EF3 60 km 1
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 55 km 0
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 41 km 0
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 48 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,102 37 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 48 km
2010 FORK RIDGE RX 697 63 km
2019 UNNAMED 670 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 3.7 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
December 33°F (1°C) 2.9 in

Brooklyn has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.4").

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