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Corning, IA


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Corning, Iowa

Corning, Iowa, in Adams county, is 61 miles E of Council Bluffs, Iowa (center to center) and 65 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. As of the year 2000 census, 1,783 people lived in Corning.

The People and Families of Corning

In Corning, about 55% of adults are married. Corning is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families.

In the city, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in Corning, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Corning had a median family income of $45,227.

Political Inclinations

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

Corning Housing

An estimated 70% of living spaces in Corning are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Living alone is quite feasible in Corning, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, the city offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Corning, 91% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Corning is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Corning Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Corning Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Corning Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Corning, IA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Female Share of the Population910
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women77
Well-Paid Single Men64
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Racial Diversity35
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty75
Median Family Income76
People in Middle Class or Better63
College Educated Adults42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times98
Public Transportation Use78
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Housing Recently Built24
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