Brookston, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · White County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
1,703
Population
2,580/sq mi density
$62,375
Median Income
$30,078 per capita
$132,700
Home Value
$249,309 Zillow
$895
Median Rent
21.9% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,375 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$132,700 home value, $895/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 20.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 678 ft (207 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,580/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6009°N, 86.8664°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | White County County |
| Nearest Airport | Vermilion Regional (DNV) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.1 / 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)
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.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in |
Brookston has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (2.1").