Corning, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Taylor County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,573 Population 965/sq mi density
$60,446 Median Income $33,793 per capita
$84,700 Home Value $149,935 Zillow
$750 Median Rent 19.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$60,446 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,700 home value, $750/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Corning, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,446
20% below
$33,793 per capita
Home Value
$84,700
70% below
Zillow: $149,935
Median Rent
$750/mo
36% below
19.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.0%
35% below
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Corning Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Corning's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
80%
Home Value
30%
Rent
64%
Poverty
18%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
122%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Corning a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Corning residents earn a median household income of $60,446 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,793. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 192 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Corning is $84,700 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,935. Median rent is $750/month, with 19.8% 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 1952.

Education

22.0% of adults in Corning hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Corning has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,573
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density965/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,446
Per Capita$33,793
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$376M
Avg Weekly Wage$992

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,700
Rent$750
Ownership72.2%
Zillow$149,935
Housing Units885
Rent Burden19.8%

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,565/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain35.3 in/yr
Elevation1,218 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.0%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute16 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Corning was founded in 1852.
The median home in Corning was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.