Living in Brown County, Indiana

Brown County is a county in Indiana with a population of around 14,977, part of the Indianapolis-Carmel, IN MSA metro area. The main communities are Nashville.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $986/month, below the national average, with a median home price of around $338K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 1.9%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 41°F) and warm summers (highs around 81°F). The area has tornado risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.

Demographics

Brown County has older demographics, with a median age of 50 and a predominantly working-class population (29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Republican.