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Corning, Arkansas

Corning, Arkansas, in Clay county, is 39 miles N of Jonesboro, Arkansas (center to center) and 92 miles N of Memphis, Tennessee. As of the year 2000 census, 3,679 people lived in Corning.

The People and Families of Corning

In Corning, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Corning had a median family income of $29,485.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from Corning.

Crime and Safety

A low crime rate is one of the plusses in the city.

Corning Housing

An estimated 66% of living spaces in Corning are occupied by their owners, not by renters. In general, the city offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Corning, 95% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in Corning; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

Corning strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 6%Corning Low Property Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Corning Short Commute Times
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 12%Corning Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Corning Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Corning Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Corning, AR

Comparing Corning to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens88
Female Share of the Population76
Age of the Population68
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Male Share of the Population45
Racial Diversity21
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty23
College Educated Adults22
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use68
Walking and Biking to Work66
Working at Home47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Affordability of Rents99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
People Living Alone88
Housing Recently Built74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime99
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