Very AffordableNear National AverageCORRIGAN-CAMDEN ISD
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Corrigan is a small town of 2,018 in Texas, with a median household income of $42,212
and a 15.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Corrigan stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Corrigan is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Corrigan 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: 88.0
Corrigan's overall cost of living index is 88.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Corrigan costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Corrigan, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$89,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$691
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
43.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$42,212
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Corrigan's violent crime rate is 773.0 per 100,000 residents
— 103% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
773.0 /100k
Property Crime
562.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Corrigan is served primarily by CORRIGAN-CAMDEN ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Corrigan, TX
National Avg
School District
CORRIGAN-CAMDEN ISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
74.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Corrigan sees average highs of 59.8°F in January
and 93.3°F in July,
with 56.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Corrigan's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Corrigan roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $89,200 and median rent is $691/month.
Corrigan's violent crime rate is 773.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 562.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Corrigan are operated by CORRIGAN-CAMDEN ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 7.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Corrigan, TX has a population of 2,018, a median household income of $42,212, and an unemployment rate of 15.9%.
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.
Corrigan averages 59.8°F in January and 93.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.9 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Corrigan, Texas is 2,018 with a median age of 35.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Corrigan: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $89,200, median household income $42,212, crime index 133 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Corrigan side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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