Medora, Indiana
Among the top 16% of US places for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 84% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 67% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 50% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 30% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 40% of US places
- top 13% for comfortable days
- top 14% for park & nature access
- bottom 4% for walkability
Limited data for Medora — the figures below are what we have. See Jackson County for a fuller picture.
Medora is a small community in Indiana with about 950 residents. It grades B+ for affordability and C for getting around. Standout strengths include comfortable days, park & nature access, and estimated total tax burden. It rates lower on amenities nearby and walkability.
- The median home value in Medora is $72k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in Medora is $51k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in Medora is $852 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Medora has a violent crime rate of 618/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- July temperatures in Medora average around 76°F, per the NOAA nClimGrid.
Climate
Warm, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 5.0 in3.3 in
muggy 85%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$51k29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 72% of US places
Home Value$72k9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$852better than 58% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$252better than 51% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.65%better than 76% of US places
Income Tax4.70%better than 58% of US places
State 3.20% + Local 1.50%
Sales Tax7.00%better than 60% of US places
Estimated total tax burden7.93%better than 79% of US places
Unemployment0.9%better than 76% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)32°F49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)76°F48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation49.0 in75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall16.7 inbetter than 51% of US places
Sunny Days229 daysbetter than 44% of US places
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 32% of US places
Comfortable Days100 daysbetter than 87% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk73.0better than 38% of US places
Air Quality49 AQIbetter than 32% of US places
School Quality75.6better than 72% of US places
Violent Crime618/100kbetter than 57% of US places
Property Crime867/100kbetter than 54% of US places
Community
Population95050th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age27.66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.0113th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.4893rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5482nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)99.3%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.0%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)0.3%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)0.4%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Walkability4.2/20better than 4% of US places
Airport Distance51 mibetter than 67% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.0%better than 39% of US places
Amenities Nearby10.53better than 15% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 86% of US places
Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Medora an affordable place to live?
- Medora is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 72% of comparable areas. Median rent is $852.
- Is Medora safe?
- Medora is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 618/100k (better than 57%). Property crime is 867/100k.
- What is the weather like in Medora?
- Medora averages 76°F in July and 32°F in January, with 49.0 in of annual precipitation and about 229 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Medora?
- Public-school quality in Medora is above average, scoring better than 72% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.