Corydon, Iowa
Corydon is a city of 1,628 people in Wayne County, Iowa, founded in April 27, 1867.
Why visit Corydon
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Wayne Theatre, W.H. Tedford House and Prairie Trails Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 13°F.
Weather in Corydon
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About Corydon
Corydon is a city in Wayne County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,526 in the 2020 census, a decline from 1,591 in 2000. It is the county seat of Wayne County.
From the Wikipedia article Corydon, Iowa (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks3
W.H. Tedford House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historical building located in Corydon, Iowa, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Churches and places of worship7
History
The town was laid out and platted in 1851 and later that year designated as the county seat. The town was named by county judge Seth Anderson after his old hometown of Corydon, Indiana.
From the History section of Corydon, Iowa on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Healthcare1
Map of Corydon
21 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 13°F | 1.1 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 16°F | 1.5 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 28°F | 2.4 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 38°F | 4.0 in |
| May | 71°F | 50°F | 5.7 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 5.1 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 62°F | 4.9 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 54°F | 4.2 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 41°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 28°F | 2.1 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 18°F | 1.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Allerton (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Wayne County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-23: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-03-23: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2015-07-31: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2014-07-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2013-05-31: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Knoxville Municipal Airport (OXV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 39 miles away.
- Allerton 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Seymour 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Humeston 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Chariton 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Indianola 44 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Pella 49 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Ottumwa 50 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Oskaloosa 51 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Norwalk 54 mi north, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Kirksville 55 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Corydon Iowa Jesse James, Art davis, CC BY-SA 4.0
- W.H. Tedford House, Corydon, IA, TheCatalyst31, CC0
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