Medora, Indiana, 2016
Medora’s story
173 years in pictures
Census counts: 659 in 1920, a peak of 853 in 1980, 635 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2016 and 2 maps from 1959 on.
- 1853Medora is laid out
MedoraIN
A town of 641, laid out in 1853.
Photo: Chris Flook · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
641
2025 Census estimate · −0.2% since 2020
Typical home
$201K
+2% in a year
Household income
$69K
median
Median age
31.8
years
Jobs based here
141
A commuter town
Is Medora a good place to live?
Among 594 Indiana towns, just 4 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Medora. Medora has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
641 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Medora: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Medora, and how to reach them.
PowerDuke Energy15.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMedora Water DepartmentNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Medora’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Indiana you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereJackson County Clerk's OfficeJackson County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code4726047260 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Medora.
Work & commute
Fewer of Medora’s working residents work locally than in the typical Indiana or U.S. town
0.8% of working residents work locally in Medora, below both Indiana’s towns (11%) and U.S. towns (8%). Since 2013, Medora has added 34 jobs, to 141 in 2023. 5.3% of Medora residents live below the poverty line.
1%work in town
| Medora | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 0.8% | 11% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.3% | 10% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $69,000 | $71,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Medora1%
Seymour24%
Brownstown12%
Indianapolis10%
Columbus9%
19 mi
median commute distance
141
jobs based in Medora
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Housing
Homes in Medora are worth about $201K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Medora home is worth about $201,000, up 2% in a year, 22% below the Indiana typical home. 91% of households own their home in Medora, above both the Indiana town median (76%) and the median of U.S. towns (73%).
$201KZillow home value
| Medora | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 91% | 76% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,018 a month | $947 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Medora$201K
Indiana$257K
+2%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Medora
Medora has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. July afternoons reach 86°, January nights drop to 23° and about 17 inches of snow falls in a winter.
17″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–43°
Spring43–65°
Summer63–85°
Fall44–68°
Oct 22
typical first frost
Apr 17
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
High risk in Medora, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities. Since 2008, 16 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Medora.
67risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
16
paid flood claims since 2008
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
How healthy Medora is
Medora tracks Indiana closely on all 32 CDC measures. 17% of adults smoke cigarettes in Medora.
| Medora | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 17% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 26% | 23% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 37% | 36% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 39% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Indiana
0 better32 too close to call0 worse
Ascension St. Vincent Salem
15.2 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Medora
17pages on Medora
The big questions
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Medora; the nearest are
Indiana University-BloomingtonUniversity or college · Public · Bloomington30.3 mi$12,144 in-state tuitionJefferson Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Louisville, KY45.9 mi$4,808 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Medora residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Indiana.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Medora for work
Where Medora’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
141jobs based in Medora
1%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Medora
Town in Indiana, United States
Medora is a town in Carr Township, Jackson County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Medora had a population of 635.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 528 ft
- ZIP code
- 47260
- Area code
- 812
Questions about Medora
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Medora, IN a good place to live?
Medora has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.