What are the schools like in Corydon, IA?

Corydon is served primarily by Wayne Comm School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.1:1.

What is the median household income in Corydon?

The median household income in Corydon, IA is $52,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

What is the weather like in Corydon, IA?

Corydon has an average high temperature of 31.5°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.5 inches.

Corydon, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Corydon, IA affordable or expensive?

Corydon's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Corydon is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $88,400 and the median rent is $713 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Corydon, IA?

Corydon has a violent crime rate of 62.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 372.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Corydon, IA a Good Place to Live?

Corydon is a small town of 1,688 in Iowa, with a median household income of $52,500 and a 2.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Corydon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Corydon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Corydon city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 87.0

Corydon's overall cost of living index is 87.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Corydon costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Corydon, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$88,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$713	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$52,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Corydon's violent crime rate is 62.1 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

62.1 /100k

Property Crime

372.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Corydon is served primarily by Wayne Comm School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Corydon, IA	National Avg
School District	Wayne Comm School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Corydon sees average highs of 31.5°F in January and 84.8°F in July, with 40.4 inches of annual precipitation and 28.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Corydon, IA
Average High — January	31.5°F
Average High — July	84.8°F
Annual Precipitation	40.4"
Annual Snowfall	28.5"

Demographics

Metric	Corydon, IA	National Avg
Population	1,688	—
Median Age	38.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	14.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	26.0%	22.2%
65 and over	20.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Allerton, IA 4 mi Millerton, IA 6 mi Promise City, IA 9 mi Clio, IA 11 mi Seymour, IA 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Corydon

Corydon, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

50060

Corydon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Corydon, IA affordable or expensive?

Corydon's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Corydon roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $88,400 and median rent is $713/month.

What is the crime rate in Corydon, IA?

Corydon's violent crime rate is 62.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 372.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Corydon?

Public schools in Corydon are operated by Wayne Comm School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 17.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Corydon, IA a good place to live?

Corydon, IA has a population of 1,688, a median household income of $52,500, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Corydon?

Corydon averages 31.5°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.4 inches with about 28.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Corydon?

Corydon, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50060.

What is the population of Corydon?

The population of Corydon, Iowa is 1,688 with a median age of 38.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Corydon?

Key numbers for living in Corydon: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $88,400, median household income $52,500, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Corydon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.