The Town FilesBrookville, Indiana
Town in Franklin County · population 2,622 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $180,700
- Household income
- $55,938
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 18 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 36.8
Brookville is a town of 2,622 people in Franklin County, Indiana. The median home is worth $180,700, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks better for retirees than 95% of Indiana towns, better for a vacation home than 94% of Indiana towns, hipper than 91% of Indiana towns.
How Brookville ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Brookville is worth $180,700, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $55,938, which is more affordable than 15% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $818 a month. 49.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Brookville | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $180,700 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $818 | $888 |
| Median household income | $55,938 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 49.6% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Brookville
| People | Brookville | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.8 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.5% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.7% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.7% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 4.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 8.5% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 28.5 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.2% | 89.2% |
Weather in Brookville
July highs average 87.1°F and January lows 20.5°F. About 43.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 17.6 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 32 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 119 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brookville since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 3, 1974 about 9.6 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 11 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 18, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 25, 2011.
Severe weather in Franklin County since 1996
Franklin County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2026 | Flood | DR-4933: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 15, 2026 | Flood | EM-3651: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| July 22, 2025 | Flood | DR-4882: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Franklin County
Franklin County had 4,084 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,624 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Brookville itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Brookville
3 public schools with 1,499 students, about 16.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County High | 9-12 | 650 | 17.1 |
| Brookville Elementary School | PK-5 | 485 | 16.2 |
| Franklin County Middle School | 6-8 | 364 | 15.8 |
Towns near Brookville
- Batesville, IN13.9 mi · 7,202 people · home $225,400
- Oxford, OH15.3 mi · 23,035 people · home $238,000
- Bright, IN15.8 mi · 5,814 people · home $279,500
- Harrison, OH16.6 mi · 12,563 people · home $229,400
- Connersville, IN17.7 mi · 13,324 people · home $106,300
- Hidden Valley, IN19.7 mi · 5,529 people · home $289,400
- Ross, OH20.2 mi · 3,478 people · home $243,000
- Greendale, IN21.3 mi · 4,602 people · home $198,700
Brookville questions
Is Brookville, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Brookville scores better for retirees than 95% of Indiana towns and quieter than 48%. 20.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.8).
How much does a house cost in Brookville?
The median owner-occupied home in Brookville is valued at $180,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,938, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $818 a month.
What is the weather like in Brookville?
July highs average 87.1°F and January lows 20.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.8 inches of precipitation a year and 17.6 inches of snow.
Does Brookville get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brookville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 3, 1974. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)