At a Glance
Median Income
$68,561
$38,277 per capita
Median Rent
$1,170/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
17.2% smoking rate
How Cornish Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cornish's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cornish 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
Cornish residents earn a median household income of $68,561 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,277. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,210 business establishments, including 1,133 restaurants.
Education
17.7% of adults in Cornish hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cornish has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population1,080
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density355/mi²
Male / Female60% / 41%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans19.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,561
Per Capita$38,277
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$34,616M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,372
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$1,170
Ownership79.7%
Zillow$393,872
Housing Units527
Rent Burden28.4%
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death6,232/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain49.7 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation452 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 67%
Commute32 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries35
Did You Know?
The median home in Cornish was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Eastern Slopes Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
There are 1,133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.