At a Glance
Median Income
$48,988
$29,971 per capita
Home Value
$88,800
Zillow: $160,777
Median Rent
$738/mo
27.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
17.8% smoking rate
How Corydon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Corydon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Corydon a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Corydon residents earn a median household income of $48,988 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,971. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 185 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Corydon is $88,800 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,777. Median rent is $738/month, with 27.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Education
18.8% of adults in Corydon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Corydon has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,566
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density1,143/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,988
Per Capita$29,971
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$316M
Avg Weekly Wage$968
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,800
Rent$738
Ownership61.8%
Zillow$160,777
Housing Units755
Rent Burden27.2%
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,502/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.4 in/yr
Elevation1,095 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute15 min
Broadband75.8%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Corydon was founded in 1867.
The median home in Corydon was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.