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Corsicana.
About
Life in Corsicana
If you're considering Corsicana, you're looking at a small city with real affordability—median home values around $168,900 and median rent at $1,093 per month make it genuinely accessible compared to Dallas. The economy has diversified nicely with major employers like Russell Stover Candies, Guardian Industries glass manufacturing, and several distribution centers, keeping unemployment at a manageable 4.5%. The downtown has genuinely invested in itself with a performing-arts scene, live theater, art galleries, and a community park with trails and a YMCA, so there's actual cultural activity beyond chain restaurants.
Corsicana at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
18.1%
Foreign-Born
16.7%
Broadband Internet
86.5%
of households
Population Growth
+1.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics16.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Corsicana: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Corsicana, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (80.7%), and 28.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.6%
of residents
65 and Older
15.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.4%
of households
Married Couples
47.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.82
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 22% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Corsicana
In Corsicana, rent runs 22% below the TX average, and home values are 40% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
14.6%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,969
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
55.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1974
median year built
Vacant Homes
12.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $175,541 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above TX average
Unemployment in Corsicana
Unemployment in Corsicana is 0.4 percentage points higher than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Corsicana Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.3 min avg
How Corsicana residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Corsicana, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 80% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 56 mi
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Medium hub8.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 65 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 35% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Corsicana runs 35% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
443.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,069.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Corsicana Police Department
Natural DisastersHeat most common — 21 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
75.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Navarro County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Navarro County, which includes Corsicana, the most common type is heat, with 21 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | Flash Flood | $40,000 |
| 2024 | 20 | Heat | $601,000 |
| 2023 | 24 | Excessive Heat | $1.6M |
| 2022 | 21 | Drought | $25,000 |
| 2021 | 12 | Heat | $2.7M |
| 2020 | 15 | Heat | $705,000 |
| 2019 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $45,500 |
| 2018 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $106,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Navarro County, county-wide
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Navarro County, which includes Corsicana, is typically good — 215 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
47
Good Days
215
per year
Moderate Days
147
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Navarro County, county-wide
Climate94°F summers, 37°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Corsicana has hot summers (avg high 94°F) and mild winters (avg low 37°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
94°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/55°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
59°/37°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.4"
Hot Days/Year
100
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
37
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
84
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 35°F | 3.14" |
| Feb | 61°F | 38°F | 3.27" |
| Mar | 68°F | 46°F | 4.01" |
| Apr | 76°F | 53°F | 3.99" |
| May | 83°F | 63°F | 4.28" |
| Jun | 90°F | 70°F | 3.77" |
| Jul | 95°F | 74°F | 2.11" |
| Aug | 96°F | 73°F | 2.48" |
| Sep | 90°F | 66°F | 3.28" |
| Oct | 79°F | 55°F | 5.02" |
| Nov | 67°F | 45°F | 3.16" |
| Dec | 59°F | 37°F | 3.61" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Corsicana
Corsicana has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
20.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Navarro Regional Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Corsicana
Corsicana's student/teacher ratio is 15.5:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 15.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
15.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Corsicana
Public · 2-year · 3,781 students · in-state tuition $3,008 · 27% graduate · median earnings $41,527 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Waco Mammoth National Monument, 53 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Corsicana
Corsicana has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Waco Mammoth National Monument (53 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
53 mi awayPublic Libraries in Corsicana
Corsicana Public Library
100 N 12th St, Corsicana
Cities Near Corsicana
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Corsicana?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Corsicana FAQ
Is Corsicana, Texas affordable?⌄
Corsicana's median rent is $1,093/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $57,212/year. Median home value is $168,900.
Is Corsicana, Texas safe?⌄
Corsicana's violent crime rate was 444 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2070 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Corsicana, Texas?⌄
Corsicana has an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Corsicana, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Corsicana is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,093/month and median household income is $57,212/year. The median home value is $168,900. About 40% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Corsicana, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Corsicana is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from