The Town FilesWest College Corner, Indiana
Town in Union County · population 545 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $121,200
- Household income
- $65,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 25 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 40.2
West College Corner is a town of 545 people in Union County, Indiana. The median home is worth $121,200, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 88% of Indiana towns, easier by car than 77% of Indiana towns.
How West College Corner ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in West College Corner is worth $121,200, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $65,000, which is more affordable than 83% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $750 a month. 75.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | West College Corner | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $121,200 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $750 | $888 |
| Median household income | $65,000 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 75.8% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in West College Corner
| People | West College Corner | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.2 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.0% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.5% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.0% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 6.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 2.5% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 20.2 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.4% | 89.2% |
Weather in West College Corner
July highs average 87.1°F and January lows 20.5°F. About 43.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 24.9 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 32 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 119 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West College Corner since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on November 22, 1992 about 7.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 7, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 18, 1992.
Severe weather in Union County since 1996
Union County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2026 | Flood | DR-4933: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 15, 2026 | Flood | EM-3651: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Union County
Union County had 1,633 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,917 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in West College Corner itself the ACS puts it at 0.3%.
Public schools in West College Corner
1 public school with 280 students, about 15.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Corner Union Elem School | PK-5 | 280 | 15.6 |
Towns near West College Corner
- Oxford, OH5.9 mi · 23,035 people · home $238,000
- Liberty, IN7.3 mi · 2,000 people · home $122,000
- Darrtown, OH9.4 mi · 514 people · home $211,000
- Camden, OH10.4 mi · 1,989 people · home $117,400
- Lake Lakengren, OH10.7 mi · 3,387 people · home $211,400
- Brookville, IN14.3 mi · 2,622 people · home $180,700
- Millville, OH15.1 mi · 634 people · home $203,000
- Seven Mile, OH15.3 mi · 712 people · home $164,100
West College Corner questions
Is West College Corner, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, West College Corner scores better for retirees than 34% of Indiana towns and quieter than 67%. 21.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.2).
How much does a house cost in West College Corner?
The median owner-occupied home in West College Corner is valued at $121,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,000, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $750 a month.
What is the weather like in West College Corner?
July highs average 87.1°F and January lows 20.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.8 inches of precipitation a year and 24.9 inches of snow.
Does West College Corner get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West College Corner since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on November 22, 1992. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)