Corning, CA

Corning, California

Introduction to Corning, California

Corning, California, in Tehama county, is 22 miles NW of Chico, California and 100 miles N of Sacramento, California. As of the year 2000 census, 6,741 people lived in Corning.

Corning History

The city of Corning was officially incorporated in 1907. It was named in honor of local railroad official John Corning. The area is also known as ‘Olive City’ because the community is popular for its award-winning olive products. A downtown intermodal station is located in the city of Corning. It was opened in 1998.

Corning and nearby Attractions

• National YoYo Museum
• Bidwell - Sacramento River State Park
• Kelly - Griggs House Museum
• Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area
• Tehama County Museum
• Bidwell Park

Things To Do In Corning

The Holiday Shopping Center is the local shopping destination. Local museums and historical sites include the Tehama County Museum, the National YoYo Museum, Chico Museum and the William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park. The First United Methodist Church, the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church and the Maranatha Worship Center are the nearby houses of worship. Local parks include Northside Park, Woodson Park and Yost Park. The Corning Branch Tehama County Library is located I Corning as well.

Corning Transportation

Haigh Field Airport is located nearby.

Corning Higher Education

Higher studies can be pursued at Shasta College, Napa Valley College and Butte College.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 2%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 3%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 8%

Comparative Profile of Corning, CA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Corning Almanac

Corning Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Corning Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Corning, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

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Corning High Schools (2004)

CORNING HIGH
643 BLACKBURN
530-824-8000
A Title I school.
Serves 954 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20.4

CENTENNIAL (CONTINUATION) HIGH
250 E. FIG LANE
530-824-7400
A Non-traditional School
Serves 64 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16

CORNING-CENTER ALTERN LEARN (COMM DAY)
643 BLACKBURN AVE.
530-824-7420
A Non-traditional School
Serves 9 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 9

Corning Colleges

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