Corydon, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Harrison County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
3,165 Population 1,918/sq mi density
$57,002 Median Income $32,037 per capita
$162,300 Home Value $274,634 Zillow
$1,064 Median Rent 21.4% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$57,002 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,300 home value, $1,064/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Corydon, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,002
24% below
$32,037 per capita
Home Value
$162,300
42% below
Zillow: $274,634
Median Rent
$1,064/mo
9% below
21.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
39% below
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
28% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

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)

Income
76%
Home Value
58%
Rent
91%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Corydon a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 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 $57,002 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,037. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 750 business establishments, including 58 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Corydon is $162,300 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $274,634. Median rent is $1,064/month, with 21.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.

Education

20.7% of adults in Corydon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Corydon has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,165
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density1,918/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans10.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,002
Per Capita$32,037
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,705M
Avg Weekly Wage$958

Housing

A+
Home Value$162,300
Rent$1,064
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$274,634
Housing Units1,703
Rent Burden21.4%

Health

Obesity41.1%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death12,001/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain47.7 in/yr
Elevation566 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed89 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Corydon was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.