Corning, AR

Arkansas · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.0 Good / 5.0
3,169 Population
$44,197 Median Income
$85,800 Home Value
$713 Median Rent
60°F Avg Temperature
407 Violent Crime / 100K
39.7 yrs Median Age
20.8% Bachelor's Degree+
3.0
Overall
3.4
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.7
Education

People

Population3,169
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density863/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 91.3%

Economy

3.4/5
Median Income$44,197
Per Capita Income$26,269
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty Rate13.0%
County GDP$476M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$85,800
Zillow Value$95,431
Median Rent$713
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$944

Health

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes11.5%
Depression29.1%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime407/100K
Property Crime1,721/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft156.5/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Jan / Jul36° / 80°
Rain49 in/yr
Snow5 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

2.7/5
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+89.4%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.91
Libraries (County)3

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute22 min
Work From Home4.5%
BroadbandN/A

How Corning Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$44,197
Home Value$85,800
Median Rent$713
Poverty Rate13.0%
Bachelor's Degree+20.8%
Unemployment2.7%
Violent Crime406.8 /100K
Avg Temperature59.5°F

Population & Age

Total Population3,169
Population Density863 per sq mi
Median Age39.7 years
Male46.8%
Female53.2%
Male 46.8%
Female 53.2%

Race & Ethnicity

White 91.3% Hispanic 7.3% Asian 0.8% Other 0.6%
White91.3%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino7.3%
Asian0.8%
Other Races0.6%

Language

English Only97.8%
Spanish Speakers2.2%
English 97.8% Spanish 2.2%

Social Characteristics

Disability17.1%
Health Insurance91.6%

Income

41% below avg
Median Household Income$44,197
Per Capita Income$26,269
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$810
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$51,642

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.7%
Poverty Rate13.0%
Total Establishments (County)352
County GDP$476M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation22
Healthcare Facilities35
Retail Stores46
Manufacturing11
Total Establishments352

Industry Mix

Restaurants 22 Healthcare 35 Retail 46 Manufacturing 11

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$51,642
Avg Property Tax Paid$1,788

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time21.5 min
Work From Home4.5%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

70% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$85,800
Zillow Home Value Index$95,431

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied68.5%

Rental Costs

39% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$713

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$700
1 Bedroom$751
2 Bedroom$944
3 Bedroom$1,239
4 Bedroom$1,406

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$1,788
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.08%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes11.5%
Heart Disease7.0%
High Blood Pressure37.5%
Asthma10.8%
COPD9.3%
Stroke3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.9%
Physical Inactivity34.5%
Depression29.1%
Mental Distress (14+ days)21.6%
Physical Distress (14+ days)16.5%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage91.6%
Regular Checkup75.4%
Premature Death Rate10,838 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.2 / 10
Exercise Access60.9%
Healthcare Facilities (County)35
Restaurants (County)22

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime406.8 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape62.6 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault344.2 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,720.9 /100K
Burglary250.3 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,314.1 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft156.5 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)3

Temperature

36°F Jan 80°F Jul
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Average59.5°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation49.5 in
Annual Snowfall4.6 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation291 ft (89 m)
Land Area3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²)
Population Density863 per sq mi
Latitude36.4137°
Longitude-90.5836°
County FIPS05021

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 79.9%
D 18.3%

Republican +61.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.8%
High School+89.4%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.91

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Completely rural, not adjacent
Population Density863 per sq mi
Land Area3.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Alt Fuel Stations (all types)1
Public Libraries (County)3

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)3

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