Corsicana
RANK #290 / 996 NAT · #14 / 69 TX · POP 52,834
1YR FORECAST: +0.0%
5YR OUTLOOK: +29%
Corsicana, the county seat, anchors Navarro County, a region in north-central Texas known for its historic downtown and its role in the state's early oil industry. Located about 40 miles south of Dallas along Interstate 45, the county offers a commute to the larger metropolitan area. The landscape features rolling prairies, farmland, and wooded areas, with notable outdoor recreation opportunities at Navarro Mills Lake and Richland-Chambers Reservoir, popular for fishing, boating, and camping. Corsicana also maintains several local parks, including IOOF Park with its walking trails and playgrounds, and Lake Halbert Park, offering scenic views and lake access.
Life in Navarro County offers a blend of small-town living with access to larger city amenities. Public schools in districts like Mildred ISD and Corsicana ISD serve the area. The economy, historically rooted in agriculture and oil, is seeing new activity. Recent economic development efforts in Corsicana and Navarro County aim to attract new businesses, with a focus on sectors like data centers and energy. Community Transit Services provides demand-response transportation within Navarro and Ellis counties, assisting residents with local travel.
Below national median (4.7x)
Below national median
Prices declining
Moderate climate & terrain
Housing is fairly valued at 4.0x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
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Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
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| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Riot Platforms Corsicana Facility (1 GW total capacity)
Riot Platforms, Inc.
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$1,000M | Under Construction |
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Limestone Wind Project
Limestone Wind Project, LLC
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$299M | Operating |
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Yellow Cat Wind Project
RWE
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$270M | Planned |
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Pisgah Ridge Solar Project
Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions
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$250M | Operating |
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Armadillo Solar Project
AES
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$204M | Proposed |
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Briar Creek Solar Farm
Lightsource bp
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$153M | Operating |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
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With a Boom Town Index score of 71/100, Navarro County sits in the upper half of all 996 ranked counties. and median household income stands at $56,261 — indicators that suggest solid fundamentals even if it's not among the fastest-growing counties in TX.
By national standards, Navarro County is quite affordable. Homes here have a median value of $142,300, and the income-to-home-value ratio of 0.40 is well above the U.S. average — especially with median rent at just $978/month. Residents can generally buy a home without being cost-burdened.
Navarro County is attracting residents (population +1.8% YoY) even as the job market softens with employment at -1.2%. Housing values changed -0.2% over the past 12 months. People may be moving here for affordability or lifestyle reasons rather than job opportunities.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 3.95% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Navarro County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.