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Brooksburg, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Carroll County County

1.1 /5.0
F Poor
89 Population 890/sq mi density
$131,300 Home Value $235,756 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
188 Violent Crime/100K 3,404 property/100K
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Overall
1.1 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
188 violent crimes/100K
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Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Brooksburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation455 ft (139 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density890/sq mi
Coordinates38.7359°N, 85.2453°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyCarroll County County
Nearest AirportCincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.0"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 12.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.84"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score23.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.4 / 100
Community Resilience34.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
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 Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 127 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 120 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 103 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 142 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 89 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 123 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 122 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 106 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 75 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 119 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 137 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 136 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 110 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 113 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 120 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 123 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

496 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 74 fatalities, 2,168 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 41 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 53 km 4
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 89 km 11
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 94 km 4
May 28, 1996 EF4 79 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 21 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 61 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 60 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 78 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 4 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 49 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 83 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 74 km 3
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 94 km 1
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 76 km 6
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 39 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 78 km 3
May 25, 2011 EF3 98 km 0
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 43 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: JPG 09 1 (6,113 ac, 1998).

Year Name Acres Distance
1998 JPG 09 1 6,113 22 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 21 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 21 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 20 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 31 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 33 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 31 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 22 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 31 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 19 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 22 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 21 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 23 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 27 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 20 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 19 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 98 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 21 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 26 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 33 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 44°F (6°C) 4.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.7 in

Brooksburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (3.0").

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