Brazil, Indiana
Brazil is a city of 7,831 people in Clay County, Indiana, founded in 1866.
Why visit Brazil
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 9 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Walnut Theatre, Brazil Downtown Historic District and Clay County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Brazil
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Brazil
Brazil is a city in Clay County, Indiana, United States. The population was 8,181 at the 2020 census. The city is the county seat of Clay County. It is part of the Terre Haute metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Brazil, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks6
Brazil Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Indiana, United States
Clay County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic courthouse in Brazil, Indiana, USA
Clay County Hospital
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Hospital in Indiana, United States
Meridian-Forest Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Indiana, United States
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic building in Brazil, Indiana, USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes9
Sweet Treats ByTrina
Bakery · 0.5 mi
703 East Coal Street, Brazil
Mo-Fr 09:00-14:00
History
In the 1840s, the owners of the farmland that would later become the city of Brazil decided to name their farm after the country of Brazil. The city was founded in 1866. As of 2024, Brazil is part of the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area. Clay County, formed in 1825, originally had Bowling Green as its county seat. The county seat was relocated to Brazil in 1876 following the city's development.
The Chafariz dos Contos Fountain (from "contos de réis" a former Brazilian currency) was given to the city by the country of Brazil as a symbol of friendship in 1956. It is a replica of the original fountain located in Ouro Preto, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil, built in 1745.
In 2010, Brazil gained national attention for accepting money from Kentucky Fried Chicken for the rights to display the KFC and Fiery Grilled Wings logos on city fire hydrants.
The Brazil Downtown Historic District, Clay County Courthouse, Clay County Hospital, Meridian-Forest Historic District, and U.S. Post Office-Brazil are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Brazil, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Healthcare3
Map of Brazil
46 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 20°F | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 23°F | 2.0 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 33°F | 3.0 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 43°F | 4.7 in |
| May | 75°F | 54°F | 4.7 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 62°F | 4.7 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 65°F | 4.4 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 63°F | 3.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 54°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 43°F | 3.5 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 34°F | 3.4 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 26°F | 2.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Terre Haute Caa Ap (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Clay County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-07-22: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-04-22: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2011-06-23: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Terre Haute Regional Airport (HUF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Terre Haute 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
- Fairview Park 19 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
- Gosport 27 mi southeast, about 44 min by car
- Shelburn 28 mi southwest, about 45 min by car
- Worthington 29 mi south, about 47 min by car
- Paris 31 mi west, about 50 min by car
- Marshall 31 mi west, about 51 min by car
- Danville 37 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Crawfordsville 38 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Bloomington 41 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- NorthviewHighSchool, Hammersoft, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Post office in Brazil, Indiana, Nyttend, Public domain
- Library in Brazil, Indiana, Nyttend, Public domain
- Clay County Courthouse, Brazil, William Eccles, Public domain
- Clay County Hospital at Brazil, Nyttend, Public domain
- West National in downtown Brazil, Nyttend, Public domain
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