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Brazil, Indiana

Introduction to Brazil, Indiana

Located in Clay county, Brazil, Indiana, is 15 miles E of Terre Haute, Indiana (center to center) and 54 miles W of Indianapolis, Indiana. Part of the surrounding Terre Haute metro area, the city is close by to other areas. Brazil is home to 8,188 residents.

Brazil History

The city of Brazil was founded in 1866. It was named after the country of Brazil, as at the time Brazil was a country constantly in the news. As of now, Brazil is a part of the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area. Clay county, which was formed in 1825, originally had Bowling Green as its county seat; the county seat was relocated to Brazil in 1876, following the city's incredible development.

Brazil and nearby Attractions

  • Bille Creek Village
  • Forest Park
  • Eugene V. Debs Home
  • Hulman Links Golf Course
  • Cataract Falls State Recreation Area

Things To Do In Brazil

The Forest Park houses the Fountain of the Contos, an original replica of the fountain in Ouro Preto, Brazil. The Community Theatre of Clay County, Cataract Falls State Recreation Area, and Eugene V. Debs Home are in the area. The golf courses in the city are the Hulman Links Golf Course, Hoosier Hills Golf Club, and Marks Par-3 Golf Course. The city hosts a number of local celebrations such as the Clay County Popcorn Festival in October and Rotary Festival in July.

Brazil Transportation

Terre Haute International-Hulman Field Airport is the closest airport to the city.

Brazil Higher Education

Higher education is available at Depauw University, Indiana State University, and Ivy Tech State College-Wabash Valley.

High Points

Brazil strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Brazil Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Brazil Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Brazil, IN

Comparing Brazil to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Senior Citizens88
Female Share of the Population78
Age of the Population56
Male Share of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men44
Racial Diversity15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty42
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income32
College Educated Adults26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Working at Home44
Walking and Biking to Work35
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents98
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Housing Recently Built24

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