At a Glance
Median Income
$60,625
$20,891 per capita
Home Value
$76,400
Zillow: $210,726
Median Rent
$960/mo
22.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.4%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
0.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
18.1% smoking rate
How Medora Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Medora's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Medora 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
Medora residents earn a median household income of $60,625 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,891. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,036 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Medora is $76,400 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,726. Median rent is $960/month, with 22.8% 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 1957.
Education
6.4% of adults in Medora hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Medora has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population993
Median Age28.4 yrs
Density3,310/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,625
Per Capita$20,891
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty0.4%
County GDP$3,591M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106
Housing
A+
Home Value$76,400
Rent$960
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$210,726
Housing Units351
Rent Burden22.8%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,172/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain49.0 in/yr
Elevation529 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed189 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Medora was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.