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Corning, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Clay County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
3,169
Population
863/sq mi density
$44,197
Median Income
$26,269 per capita
$85,800
Home Value
$95,431 Zillow
$713
Median Rent
25.3% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
323
Violent Crime/100K
1,326 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$44,197 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,800 home value, $713/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
323 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Corning enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 291 ft (89 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 863/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4137°N, 90.5836°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Clay County County |
| Nearest Airport | Walnut Ridge Regional (ARG) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 82.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 11.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 92 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.4 in |
Corning has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (3.3").