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Brook, IN

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Population
944
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
652 ft
Median Home Value
$116,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$880/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$53,571
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Brook

Brook is a quiet, close-knit farming town in northwest Indiana with a population of just under a thousand residents. Located in Newton County about four miles west of Interstate 65, it offers an easy regional commute to Lafayette or the Crown Point area while keeping everyday life peaceful and affordable. The surrounding landscape is open country, and local kids attend South Newton School Corporation, whose consolidated campus sits a short drive south near Kentland.

117, 119. 121 Main 19 07 12 (may be Warner or Castle Hall) 168

Life in Brook revolves around simple, community-centered traditions. The local library serves as a friendly hub for reading programs and neighborhood resources, while the Iroquois Conservation Club brings families together for outdoor recreation and an annual youth fishing derby. With its quiet residential streets, historic homes, and welcoming atmosphere, Brook gives newcomers a classic small-town setting where it is easy to settle in and get to know the neighbors.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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