Corning, Iowa

Quick Statistics

Corning is a community in Adams County, Iowa, home to about 1,567 people spread across 1.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $33,400 a year, and a typical home is worth about $96,400. About 40.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 94.0% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 4 percent over the past decade.

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1,567
Total Population
▼ down 4% since 2012
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1.63 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$33,400
Median Personal Income
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$96,400
Median Home Value
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40.4%
College Educated
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94.0%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 6.9 points since 2010
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Among the Iowa towns GeoStat tracks, Corning ranks number 207 of 1,017 in population, number 524 in median household income, number 656 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Corning typically top out near 85°F in July, while January nights average about 12°F. The area sees roughly 28 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Corning
# Town Distance Population
1.Carbon, IA6.0 mi.46
2.Prescott, IA6.9 mi.213
3.Nodaway, IA9.1 mi.73
4.Lenox, IA12.1 mi.1,569
5.Villisca, IA13.4 mi.1,048
6.Sharpsburg, IA14.0 mi.83
7.Kent, IA14.7 mi.0
8.Cromwell, IA14.8 mi.103
Frequently Asked Questions About Corning

What is the population of Corning, Iowa?
Corning has a population of about 1,567 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Corning, Iowa in?
Corning is located in Adams County, Iowa.

What is the median home value in Corning, Iowa?
The median home value in Corning is about $96,400, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Corning, Iowa?
The median personal income in Corning is about $33,400 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Corning, Iowa?
Since 1950, 28 tornadoes have been recorded in Adams County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Corning, Iowa?
Typical July highs run about 85 degrees and January lows about 12 degrees, with around 28 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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