Medora is a small town of 950 in Indiana, with a median household income of $50,852
and a 0.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Medora stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Medora is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Medora 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: 89.9
Medora's overall cost of living index is 89.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Medora costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Medora, IN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$72,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$852
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
87.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,852
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Medora's violent crime rate is 54.3 per 100,000 residents
— 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
54.3 /100k
Property Crime
811.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Medora is served primarily by Medora Community School Corp.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Medora, IN
National Avg
School District
Medora Community School Corp
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Medora sees average highs of 41.0°F in January
and 86.6°F in July,
with 49.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 16.7 inches of snow per year.
Medora's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Medora roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $72,200 and median rent is $852/month.
Medora's violent crime rate is 54.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 811.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Medora are operated by Medora Community School Corp.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.8:1. 7.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Medora, IN has a population of 950, a median household income of $50,852, and an unemployment rate of 0.9%.
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.
Medora averages 41.0°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.0 inches
with about 16.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Medora, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 47260.
The population of Medora, Indiana is 950 with a median age of 27.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Medora: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $72,200, median household income $50,852, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Medora side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
