Corinth is a small town of 277 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $68,125
and a 11.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Corinth stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Corinth is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Corinth 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: 94.1
Corinth's overall cost of living index is 94.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Corinth costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Corinth, KY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$154,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$500
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$68,125
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Corinth's violent crime rate is 59.8 per 100,000 residents
— 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
59.8 /100k
Property Crime
574.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Corinth, KY
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
75.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Corinth sees average highs of 41.9°F in January
and 87.1°F in July,
with 45.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 16.0 inches of snow per year.
Corinth's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Corinth roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $154,500 and median rent is $500/month.
Corinth's violent crime rate is 59.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 574.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Corinth, KY has a population of 277, a median household income of $68,125, and an unemployment rate of 11.5%.
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.
Corinth averages 41.9°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.9 inches
with about 16.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Corinth, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 41010.
The population of Corinth, Kentucky is 277 with a median age of 35.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Corinth: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $154,500, median household income $68,125, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Corinth side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
