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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation566 ft (173 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density1,918/sq mi
Coordinates38.2129°N, 86.1256°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyHarrison County County
Nearest AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.7"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 13.4"
Wettest Month (May) 5.08"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.75"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability28.3 / 100
Community Resilience42.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 145 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 33 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 135 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 27 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 134 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 130 km
Nov 28, 1998 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.9 141 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 115 km
Jan 28, 1991 9 km SW of Sacramento, Kentucky M2.8 143 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 142 km
Mar 6, 2000 0 km E of Darmstadt, Indiana M2.7 127 km
May 10, 2012 1 km NNW of Emison, Indiana M2.7 135 km
Aug 15, 2001 5 km SSE of Spottsville, Kentucky M2.7 120 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 42 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 10 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 134 km
Sep 12, 2015 5 km SE of Corydon, Kentucky M2.6 145 km
Feb 27, 2020 5 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.6 140 km
Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M2.6 148 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

496 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 83 fatalities, 1,520 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 64 km 31
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 57 km 6
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 25 km 11
May 28, 1996 EF4 34 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 72 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 72 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 97 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 58 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 33 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 94 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 50 km 11
May 25, 2011 EF3 75 km 0
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 82 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 58 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 41 km 1
May 23, 2000 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: JPG 09 1 (6,113 ac, 1998).

Year Name Acres Distance
1998 JPG 09 1 6,113 96 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 96 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 94 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 94 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 94 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 97 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 94 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 93 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 96 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 99 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 95 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 96 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 95 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 98 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 42 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,334 98 km
2002 UNIT 28 1,259 99 km
2004 UNIT 14 1,170 94 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,057 40 km
2021 UNNAMED 959 40 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.9 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 2.8 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
November 49°F (9°C) 3.6 in
December 40°F (4°C) 4.2 in

Corydon has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (2.8").

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