Browns Crossing, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Morgan County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
731 Population 1,624/sq mi density
$155,467 Median Income $35,217 per capita
52°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$155,467 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Browns Crossing experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The area receives 16.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation591 ft (180 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density1,624/sq mi
Coordinates39.4068°N, 86.5018°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyMorgan County County
Nearest AirportIndianapolis International (IND)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.5"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 16.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.31"
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

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 17, 2021.

Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 141 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 82 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 118 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 136 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 75 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 45 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 87 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 106 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 78 km
May 10, 2012 1 km NNW of Emison, Indiana M2.7 106 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 143 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

546 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 51 fatalities, 862 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 63 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 65 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 70 km 1
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 91 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 82 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 74 km 4
May 14, 1972 EF4 54 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 75 km 28
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 63 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 23 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 37 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF3 62 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 63 km 0
Jun 3, 2008 EF3 71 km 1
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 61 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 97 km 0
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 22 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 22 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 2 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 54 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 38 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,102 40 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 38 km
2010 FORK RIDGE RX 697 53 km
2019 UNNAMED 670 53 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 3.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.8 in
May 62°F (16°C) 5.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 5.3 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
September 65°F (19°C) 3.5 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.6 in
December 33°F (0°C) 3.1 in

Browns Crossing has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (2.4").

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