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Corsicana, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Navarro County County
Corsicana, TX
At a Glance
How Corsicana Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Corsicana's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Corsicana a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Corsicana residents earn a median household income of $51,240 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,227. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,010 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Corsicana is $161,400 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,716. Median rent is $1,038/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Corsicana reports 739 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,123/100K. The murder rate is 4.2/100K.
Education
16.5% of adults in Corsicana hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 76.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Corsicana has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.