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Corning, AR
City in Clay County, Arkansas.
Population
3,134
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
854
ZIP codes
0
Corning and its ZIP codes
Corning at a glance
- Corning is about 15 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- It is the 104th most populous of 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- Households here earn a median of $50,408 a year, 17% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $89,500 (52% below Arkansas) and median rent is $704 a month.
Local data for Corning, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Corning, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,408
Poverty rate
14.8%
Median home value
$89,500
Median rent
$704/mo
Homeownership
73.8%
Bachelor's or higher
22.3%
Median age
42.2
Average commute
20.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (447), Irish Americans (259), French Americans (71).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clay County. PPP loans are for Corning.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,856
3,023 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,192
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$162M
FY 2026, $11,162 per person
How people get to work
Corning, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.5%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.1%
Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Corning, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
519
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
112
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
49.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Corning, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Corning
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KnobelCity | 6.5 mi | 0.4 |
| DattoTown | 7.9 mi | 0.6 |
| SuccessTown | 7.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Peach OrchardCity | 10 mi | 1 |
| ReynoCity | 10 mi | 1 |
| Neelyville, MOCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| Naylor, MOCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| McDougalTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| BiggersTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| Oxly, MOCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.6 |
| DelaplaineTown | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| LafeTown | 15 mi | 2 |
| MaynardTown | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| Fairdealing, MOCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.7 |
| PollardCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| Harviell, MOCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Corning, AR in?
- Corning is in Clay County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Corning, AR?
- About 3,134 people live in Corning, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Corning?
- Nearby places include Knobel (6.5 mi), Datto (7.9 mi), Success (7.9 mi), Peach Orchard (10 mi), Reyno (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023