Corbin is a small town of 8,611 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $52,929
and a 4.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Corbin stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Corbin is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Corbin 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: 89.4
Corbin's overall cost of living index is 89.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Corbin costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Corbin, KY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$155,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$699
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
55.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$52,929
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Corbin's violent crime rate is 191.3 per 100,000 residents
— 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
191.3 /100k
Property Crime
1083.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Corbin is served primarily by Corbin Independent.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Corbin, KY
National Avg
School District
Corbin Independent
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Corbin sees average highs of 45.2°F in January
and 86.3°F in July,
with 51.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.2 inches of snow per year.
Corbin's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Corbin roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $155,700 and median rent is $699/month.
Corbin's violent crime rate is 191.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1083.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Corbin are operated by Corbin Independent.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. 26.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Corbin, KY has a population of 8,611, a median household income of $52,929, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%.
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.
Corbin averages 45.2°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.3 inches
with about 11.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Corbin, KY is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 40701, 40771.
The population of Corbin, Kentucky is 8,611 with a median age of 39.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Corbin: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $155,700, median household income $52,929, crime index 51 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Corbin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
