At a Glance
Median Income
$49,125
$25,778 per capita
Home Value
$106,500
Zillow: $133,435
Median Rent
$750/mo
34.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Corsica Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Corsica's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Corsica a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Corsica residents earn a median household income of $49,125 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,778. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,202 business establishments, including 109 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Corsica is $106,500 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,435. Median rent is $750/month, with 34.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
20.9% of adults in Corsica hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Corsica has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population406
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density902/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$49,125
Per Capita$25,778
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$1,883M
Avg Weekly Wage$948
Housing
A+
Home Value$106,500
Rent$750
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$133,435
Housing Units157
Rent Burden34.4%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,531/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain42.4 in/yr
Elevation1,592 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute26 min
Broadband80.6%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Corsica was founded in 1847.
The median home in Corsica was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Dubois Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
There are 109 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.