Brownstown, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Jackson County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
3,020
Population
1,864/sq mi density
$62,222
Median Income
$31,064 per capita
$138,100
Home Value
$251,294 Zillow
$810
Median Rent
26.4% income on rent
53°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
$62,222 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$138,100 home value, $810/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Brownstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches. The area receives 16.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 658 ft (201 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,864/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8791°N, 86.0477°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7 in |
Brownstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.8").