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Corning, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Perry County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
494 Population 1,149/sq mi density
$30,000 Median Income $18,162 per capita
$54,800 Home Value $82,206 Zillow
$706 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
113 Violent Crime/100K 4,000 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$30,000 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,800 home value, $706/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
113 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Corning, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$30,000
60% below
$18,162 per capita
Home Value
$54,800
81% below
Zillow: $82,206
Median Rent
$706/mo
39% below
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
113/100K
70% below
4,000/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.7%
86% below
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
38.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
293 sunny days/yr

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
40%
Home Value
19%
Rent
61%
Poverty
314%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
30%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Corning a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 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 2.3% (36% below 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.

Safety & Crime

Corning reports 113 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,000/100K.

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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population494
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density1,149/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

C
Median Income$30,000
Per Capita$18,162
Unemployment2.3%
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%

Crime

F
Violent113/100K
Property4,000/100K

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,571/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain44.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.