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Corning, California

Introduction to Corning, California

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

Corning History

The city of Corning was officially incorporated in the year 1907. It was named in honor of John Corning, who was a railroad official. The area is also known as "Olive City". It is because the community is popular for its award - winning olive products. It is located in Tehama County, which was established in the year 1856. It was created from the parts of Colusa, Butte, and Shasta Counties. The county has been named after the City of Tehama. A splendid downtown intermodal station is located in the city of Corning. It was opened in the year 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

A popular shopping destination of the area is Holiday Shopping Center. Those who are interested in history may visit museums like Tehama County Museum, National YoYo Museum, Chico Museum, and William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park. The churches in the are First United Methodist Church, Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, and Maranatha Worship Center. There are numerous parks in the community such as the Northside Park, Woodson Park, and Yost Park. The Corning Branch Tehama County Library is the nearby library.

Corning Transportation

Haigh Field Airport is the airport located nearby.

Corning Higher Education

The closest colleges to Corning include 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):

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

Comparative Profile of Corning, CA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Male Share of the Population63
Racial Diversity61
Female Share of the Population58
Senior Citizens46
Age of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size85
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income11
People Above Poverty11
People in Middle Class or Better12
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home87
Public Transportation Use76
Short Commute Times68

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Affordability of Rents810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Housing Recently Built76
People Living Alone57

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime11
Low Property Crime11

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