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Brookston, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · White County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,703 Population 2,580/sq mi density
$62,375 Median Income $30,078 per capita
$132,700 Home Value $233,315 Zillow
$895 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
103 Violent Crime/100K 1,119 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,375 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$132,700 home value, $895/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
103 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Brookston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 20.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation678 ft (207 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density2,580/sq mi
Coordinates40.6009°N, 86.8664°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyWhite County County
Nearest AirportVermilion Regional (DNV)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 20.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.5 / 100
Community Resilience84.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 93 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 114 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 94 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 61 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 131 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

589 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 94 fatalities, 1,730 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 15 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 18 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 25 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 65 km 28
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 47 km 25
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 30 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 75 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 59 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 29 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 91 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 97 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 64 km 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF3 71 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 60 km 1
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 21 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF3 53 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 83 km 1
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 78 km 0
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 7 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,602 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 1,602 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.8 in

Brookston has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.7").

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