At a Glance
Median Income
$56,058
$22,759 per capita
Home Value
$97,100
Zillow: $130,756
Median Rent
$900/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
11.9%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
15.4% smoking rate
How Corn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Corn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Corn a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Corn residents earn a median household income of $56,058 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,759. The unemployment rate stands at 11.9% (231% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 294 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Corn is $97,100 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,756. Median rent is $900/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
17.4% of adults in Corn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Corn has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population606
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density1,731/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born6.4%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$56,058
Per Capita$22,759
Unemployment11.9%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$393M
Avg Weekly Wage$875
Housing
A+
Home Value$97,100
Rent$900
Ownership84.0%
Zillow$130,756
Housing Units249
Rent Burden27.9%
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death13,689/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain32.8 in/yr
Elevation1,583 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Commute29 min
Broadband81.6%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Corn was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Clinton Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.