Why visit Bright
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 6 places to eat and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Jackson Ridge, Whites Hill, George Bennett House and Hugh Campbell House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Bright
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bright
Bright is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States. The population was 5,814 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Bright, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Museums and landmarks5
George Bennett House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
Hugh Campbell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Harrison, Ohio, NRHP-listed
Jehu John House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
Othniel Looker House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
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Roudebush Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Farmstead in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes6
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 0.5 mi
24072 State Line Road
Mo-Th 05:00-23:00; Fr 05:00-24:00; Sa 06:00-24:00; Su 06:00-23:00
History
A post office was established at Bright in 1847, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.
At least since the 1980s, Bright has been transformed from a small town to an exurb of Cincinnati.
From the History section of Bright, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship2
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries7
North Dearborn Elementary School
School · 5.8 mi
27650 Sawmill Road, West Harrison
Map of Bright
33 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 19°F | 3.3 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 22°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 30°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 39°F | 4.8 in |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 4.7 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 4.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 3.6 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 53°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 41°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 32°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 24°F | 3.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Milan 5 Ne (11 mi away), rain and snow from Miamitown, 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
Dearborn County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-08-25: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-08-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-05-04: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Harrison 5 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Blue Jay 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Cleves 8 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Grandview 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Miamitown 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Miami Heights 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- North Bend 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Taylor Creek 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Francisville 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Dent 11 mi east, about 18 min 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
- Othniel Looker House front, Nyttend, Public domain
- George Bennett House site, Nyttend, Public domain
- Hugh Campbell Barn, Nyttend, Public domain
- Roudebush Farmhouse, Nyttend, Public domain
- Jehu John House site, Nyttend, Public domain
- Saint John the Baptist Church (Harrison, Ohio) - exterior, Nheyob, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS030-E-58636 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-60492 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-61415 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-63137 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-63138 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-58635 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-61416 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-60493 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-61414 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS036-E-33403 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- West Harrison School, Nyttend, Public domain
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