At a Glance
Median Income
$30,000
$18,162 per capita
Home Value
$54,800
Zillow: $82,206
Median Rent
$706/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.7%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
38.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Corning a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Corning residents earn a median household income of $30,000 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,162. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 38.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 601 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Corning is $54,800 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $82,206. Median rent is $706/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
4.7% of adults in Corning hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% below the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Corning has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population494
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density1,149/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
D
Median Income$30,000
Per Capita$18,162
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty38.9%
County GDP$937M
Avg Weekly Wage$976
Housing
A+
Home Value$54,800
Rent$706
Ownership72.5%
Zillow$82,206
Housing Units239
Rent Burden29.2%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,571/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain40.2 in/yr
Elevation764 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute35 min
Broadband77.5%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Corning was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.