Corning, Kansas

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Population in 2022: 213 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +25.3%
 
Males: 105  (49.7%)
Females: 108  (50.3%)
Median resident age:

31.5 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip code: 66417

Estimated median household income in 2022: $76,278 (it was $27,250 in 2000)
Corning:

$76,278
KS:

$68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,536 (it was $10,135 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $99,753 (it was $18,300 in 2000)
Corning:

$99,753
KS:

$206,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $129,713; detached houses: $135,249; mobile homes: $64,964
March 2022 cost of living index in Corning: 75.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 9.2%

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  • Races in Corning, KS (2022)
    • 15393.9%White alone
    • 63.7%Two or more races
    • 10.6%American Indian alone
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Ancestries: German (34.7%), Irish (13.3%), English (10.7%), American (9.3%), European (5.3%), Pennsylvania German (5.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1350 feet

Land area: 0.28 square miles.

Population density: 770 people per square mile   (low).

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2 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.2%
Kansas:

5.0%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Corning city:

1.1% ($200)
Kansas:

1.2% ($999)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Topeka, KS (46.4 miles , pop. 122,377).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Lincoln, NE (86.7 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (462.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Goff, KS (2.3 miles),
Centralia, KS (2.7 miles ),
Soldier, KS (3.0 miles),
Havensville, KS (3.2 miles),
Wetmore, KS (3.4 miles ),
Seneca, KS (3.5 miles ),
Vermillion, KS (3.6 miles),
Onaga, KS (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 39.66 N, Longitude: 96.03 W

Area code: 785

Distribution of median household income in Corning, KS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Corning, KS in 2022

Corning satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.2%
Kansas:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +28 (+19.7%).
Most common industries in Corning, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (16.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.6%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (10.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.6%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (9.1%)
  • Public administration (7.6%)
  • Educational services (6.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (25.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.5%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (10.0%)
  • Educational services (10.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.0%)
  • Rail transportation (7.5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (7.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Public administration (19.2%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (11.5%)
  • Health care (11.5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (11.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.7%)
  • Food (7.7%)
Most common occupations in Corning, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (9.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.6%)
  • Electricians (6.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (15.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (10.0%)
  • Electricians (10.0%)
  • Construction laborers (7.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.0%)
  • Cashiers (5.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (19.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (11.5%)
  • Registered nurses (7.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (7.7%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (7.7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.7%)

Average climate in Corning, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Corning-area historical tornado activity is near Kansas state average. It is 91% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/6/1962, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.3 miles away from the Corning city center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/8/1966, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 46.6 miles away from the city center killed 16 people and injured 450 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Corning-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 507% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 228.8 miles away from Corning center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 288.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 186.1 miles away from the city center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 263.1 miles away from Corning center
On 1/19/2020 at 19:08:42, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 153.9 miles away from Corning center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 257.0 miles away from Corning center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Nemaha County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 5, Winter Storms: 3, Winds: 2, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Corning topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Corning:

  • NEMAHA VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 13 miles away; SENECA, KS)
  • COUNTRY VIEW ESTATES (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; SENECA, KS)
  • LIFE CARE CENTER OF SENECA (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; SENECA, KS)
  • CRESTVIEW MANOR NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; SENECA, KS)
  • COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ONAGA INC (Hospital, about 14 miles away; ONAGA, KS)
  • COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, ONAGA AND ST MARYS CAMPUS Critical Access Hospitals (about 14 miles away; ONAGA, KS)
  • COMMUNITY HOMEHEALTH (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; ONAGA, KS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Corning:

  • Highland Community College (about 43 miles; Highland, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,148)
  • Kansas State University (about 44 miles; Manhattan, KS; FT enrollment: 20,703)
  • Washburn University (about 47 miles; Topeka, KS; FT enrollment: 5,092)
  • University of Kansas (about 65 miles; Lawrence, KS; FT enrollment: 22,788)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 67 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,557)
  • Baker University (about 76 miles; Baldwin City, KS; FT enrollment: 2,752)
  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 78 miles; Maryville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,946)

Library in Corning:

  • CORNING CITY LIBRARY (Operating income: $13,580; Location: 6621 5TH ST.; 8,716 books; 33 audio materials; 628 video materials; 30 state licensed databases)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Corning: Nemaha County Rural Fire District 2 (A), Corning City Library (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Nemaha County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Corning and their reported violations in the past:

CORNING, CITY OF (Population served: 156, Purch groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One minor monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.8 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

70.2%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.3%
Whole state:

5.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Corning (2011 data):

  • The First National Bank of Centralia: Corning Branch at 510 Main Street, branch established on 2006/03/03. Info updated 2009/03/03: Bank assets: $105.9 mil, Deposits: $80.2 mil, headquarters in Centralia, KS, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: First Centralia Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Corning:

Marital status in Corning, KS
  • Never married: 32.0%
  • Now married: 57.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 2.7%
  • Divorced: 8.0%

For population 25 years and over in Corning:

  • High school or higher: 97.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 34.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.3%
  • Unemployed: 2.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.8
Kansas average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Corning, KS (based on Nemaha County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic4,1667
Evangelical Protestant1,93711
Mainline Protestant1,49910
Black Protestant1251
Other1-
None2,450-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 7
Nemaha County:

6.88 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.98 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

0.51 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
Nemaha County:

5.90 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
Here:

10.81 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

7.33 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.7%
Kansas:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Nemaha County:

26.8%
Kansas:

27.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Nemaha County:

22.1%
Kansas:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

43.1%
Kansas:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Corning:

49.1%
Kansas:

46.3%

Average BMI:
Corning:

30.3
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

13.1%
Kansas:

21.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

5.8%
State:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Corning:

7.0
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

24.0%
State:

33.5%

General health condition:
Corning:

52.1%
Kansas:

56.0%

Average condition of hearing:
Corning:

79.0%
State:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Corning, KS Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other and Unallocable 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

Corning government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $53,000 ($248.83)
    Water Utilities: $16,000 ($75.12)
    Solid Waste Management: $10,000 ($46.95)
    Parks and Recreation: $4,000 ($18.78)
    Sewerage: $3,000 ($14.08)
    Libraries: $3,000 ($14.08)
    Regular Highways: $2,000 ($9.39)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $7,000 ($32.86)

Corning government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $9,000 ($42.25)
    Sewerage: $8,000 ($37.56)
    Other: $3,000 ($14.08)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $12,000 ($56.34)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $12,000 ($56.34)
    Sale of Property: $8,000 ($37.56)
    Rents: $5,000 ($23.47)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($4.69)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $26,000 ($122.07)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $3,000 ($14.08)
    General Local Government Support: $3,000 ($14.08)
  • Tax - Property: $42,000 ($197.18)
    Public Utilities Sales: $4,000 ($18.78)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $2,000 ($9.39)

Corning government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $197,000 ($924.88)

Strongest AM radio stations in Corning:

  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WIBW (580 AM; 5 kW; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KMAJ (1440 AM; 5 kW; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFRM (550 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Corning:

  • KMZA (92.1 FM; SENECA, KS; Owner: KNZA, INC.)
  • WIBW-FM (94.5 FM; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KMAJ-FM (107.7 FM; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KTPK (106.9 FM; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: KANSAS CAPITAL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KNZA (103.9 FM; HIAWATHA, KS; Owner: KNZA, INC.)
  • KXBZ (104.7 FM; MANHATTAN, KS; Owner: MANHATTAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Corning:

  • KTKA-TV (Channel 49; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: NORTHEAST KANSAS BROADCAST SERVICE, INC.)
  • KSNT (Channel 27; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION OF TOPEKA)
  • WIBW-TV (Channel 13; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)

Corning fatal accident list:

Sep 24, 2004 01:50 PM, Sr-63, Us-36, Lat: 39.653017, Lon: -96.033058, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 29Number of bridges
  • 125ft / 37.6mTotal length
  • $1,315,000Total costs
  • 1,322Total average daily traffic
  • 110Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,491Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Corning, KS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 71990-1999
  • 82000-2009
  • 32010-2019
  • 22020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Corning, KS

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Corning)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • Call Sign: WPUA720,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.080 MHz, Grant Date: 01/24/2002, Expiration Date: 01/24/2012, Cancellation Date: 03/31/2012, Certifier: Jerod Flentie Mr, Registrant: Haug Communications Inc, Rr 3, Box 9, Seneca, KS 66538, Phone: (785) 336-3579, Fax: (785) 336-3400, Email:

  • Lat: 39.721778 Lon: -96.101417, Call Sign: WRJD567,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.287 MHz, 452.637 MHz, 452.837 MHz, 456.287 MHz, 457.637 MHz, Grant Date: 08/11/2020, Expiration Date: 08/11/2030, Certifier: Tim Lewis, Registrant: Florida Power & Light Co., 6445 Nw 72nd Ave, Miami, FL 33166, Phone: (305) 552-4041, Email:

  • 1067 Hwy 63 (Lat: 39.698333 Lon: -96.032222), Call Sign: WRJU870,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.057 MHz, Grant Date: 10/31/2020, Expiration Date: 10/31/2030, Certifier: Taylor Niehues, Registrant: Haug Communications, Inc., 622 Neptune Dr, Seneca, KS 66538, Phone: (785) 336-3579, Email:

  • 1 Mi West (Lat: 39.660278 Lon: -96.052222), Call Sign: WRVH211,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.125 MHz, Grant Date: 11/22/2022, Expiration Date: 11/22/2032, Certifier: Roger Becker, Registrant: Haug Communications Inc, 622 Neptune Dr, Seneca, KS 66538, Phone: (785) 336-3579, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • CORNING, 6.4 Km N On Ks Hwy 63 (Lat: 39.719167 Lon: -96.034444), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 126.5 m, Call Sign: WQIH207,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6671.25 MHz, 6675.62 MHz, Grant Date: 12/06/2017, Expiration Date: 02/08/2028, Certifier: Edwin Geer, Registrant: Kansas Department Of Transportation, 700 Sw Harrison, Esob 8th Floor, Topeka, KS 66603-3745, Phone: (785) 296-5948, Fax: (785) 296-0999, Email:

  • CorningKS, Lat: 39.659611 Lon: -96.032444, Type: Silo, Structure height: 61 m, Call Sign: WQMR393,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 10/28/2010, Expiration Date: 10/28/2020, Cancellation Date: 01/02/2021, Certifier: Dennis J Haug Mr, Registrant: Haug Communications, Inc., 12645 County Rd 447, St.Joseph, MO 64505, Phone: (816) 279-6535, Fax: (816) 279-0749, Email:

  • Corning Coop, 6401 Pacific St (Lat: 39.659361 Lon: -96.032639), Type: Silo, Structure height: 50 m, Overall height: 51 m, Call Sign: WRDF771,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, Grant Date: 04/18/2019, Expiration Date: 04/18/2029, Certifier: Zachery Peres, Registrant: Jmz Corporation, 3 South Jefferson Avenue, Iola, KS 66749, Phone: (620) 365-7782, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KE0LHD, Licensee ID: L02068312, Grant Date: 12/06/2016, Expiration Date: 12/06/2026, Certifier: Wesley W Crouch, Registrant: Wesley W Crouch, Corning, KS 66417


2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 8. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 22 took place in 2005, and the least - 0 in 2003. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Corning, KS When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (84.4%), and Structure Fires (7.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Corning, KS
    • 11984.4%Outside Fires
    • 107.1%Structure Fires
    • 96.4%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 32.1%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Corning, KS
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Corning, KS
  • 75.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 11.1%Electricity
  • 7.4%Utility gas
  • 5.6%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Corning, KS
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Corning compared to Kansas state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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