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Corydon, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Henderson County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
683 Population 1,265/sq mi density
$55,655 Median Income $23,718 per capita
$128,800 Home Value $195,382 Zillow
$704 Median Rent 30.6% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
225 Violent Crime/100K 3,401 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$55,655 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,800 home value, $704/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
225 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Corydon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. The area receives 12.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation447 ft (136 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density1,265/sq mi
Coordinates37.7396°N, 87.7067°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHenderson County County
Nearest AirportEvansville Regional (EVV)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.0"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 12.4"
Wettest Month (May) 4.92"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.8 / 100
Community Resilience60.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

85 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 81 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 81 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 29 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 137 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 149 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 80 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 116 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 27 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 78 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 122 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 130 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 80 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 81 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 146 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 64 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 127 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 98 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 80 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 138 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

507 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 60 fatalities, 949 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 92 km 6
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 83 km 8
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 57 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 88 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 84 km 6
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 83 km 0
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 26 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 77 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 57 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 68 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 21 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 14 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 77 km 3
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 47 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 94 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 12 km 24
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 47 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,286 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 82 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 71 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 64 km
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 83 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 84 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 70 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 63 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 64 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 81 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 70 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 70 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 71 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 94 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 87 km
2024 PINE HOLLOW RX 1,038 90 km
2021 ROCKY BRANCH RX 1,033 83 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,008 71 km
2024 CAVE HILL RX 999 62 km
2017 UNNAMED 994 64 km
2020 UNNAMED 917 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in
April 56°F (14°C) 4.5 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in
October 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in Driest
November 47°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.9 in

Corydon has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (2.9").

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