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| name = Corning, Arkansas |
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|settlement_type = [[City]] |
| settlement_type = [[City]] |
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| image_caption = Vine Street |
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|image_map = File:Clay County Arkansas Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Corning Highlighted 0515460.svg |
| image_map = File:Clay County Arkansas Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Corning Highlighted 0515460.svg |
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|mapsize = 250px |
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|map_caption = Location of Corning in Clay County, Arkansas. |
| map_caption = Location of Corning in Clay County, Arkansas. |
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|subdivision_type = [[List of sovereign states|Country]] |
| subdivision_type = [[List of sovereign states|Country]] |
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|subdivision_type1 = [[U.S. state|State]] |
| subdivision_type1 = [[U.S. state|State]] |
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|subdivision_type2 = [[List of counties in Arkansas|County]] |
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of counties in Arkansas|County]] |
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|subdivision_name = United States |
| subdivision_name = United States |
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|subdivision_name1 = [[Arkansas]] |
| subdivision_name1 = [[Arkansas]] |
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|subdivision_name2 = [[Clay County, Arkansas|Clay]] |
| subdivision_name2 = [[Clay County, Arkansas|Clay]] |
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|government_type = |
| government_type = Mayor-council government |
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|leader_title = Mayor |
| leader_title = Mayor |
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|leader_name = Greg Ahrent |
| leader_name = Greg Ahrent |
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|established_date = August 6, 1877 |
| established_date = August 6, 1877 |
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|area_magnitude = |
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|area_total_km2 = |
| area_total_km2 = 9.58 |
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|area_total_sq_mi = 3. |
| area_total_sq_mi = 3.70 |
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|area_land_km2 = |
| area_land_km2 = 9.51 |
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|area_land_sq_mi = 3. |
| area_land_sq_mi = 3.67 |
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|area_water_km2 = 0.08 |
| area_water_km2 = 0.08 |
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|area_water_sq_mi = 0.03 |
| area_water_sq_mi = 0.03 |
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| elevation_footnotes = <ref name=gnis/> |
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| elevation_ft = 292 |
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|population_as_of = [[2010 United States Census|2010]] |
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| population_as_of = [[2020 United States Census|2020]] |
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| population_total = 3227 |
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| population_metro = |
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|population_density_km2 = 385.13 |
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| population_density_km2 = 339.41 |
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|population_density_sq_mi = 997.46 |
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|timezone = [[Central Time Zone (North America)|Central (CST)]] |
| population_density_sq_mi = 879.05 |
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| timezone = [[Central Time Zone (North America)|Central (CST)]] |
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|utc_offset = -6 |
| utc_offset = -6 |
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|coordinates = {{coord|36|24| |
| coordinates = {{coord|36|24|48|N|90|35|03|W|region:US_type:city|display=inline,title}} |
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|timezone_DST = CDT |
| timezone_DST = CDT |
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|utc_offset_DST = -5 |
| utc_offset_DST = -5 |
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|postal_code_type = [[ZIP code]] |
| postal_code_type = [[ZIP code]] |
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|postal_code = 72422 |
| postal_code = 72422 |
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|area_code = [[Area code 870|870]] |
| area_code = [[Area code 870|870]] |
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|blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]] |
| blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]] |
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|blank_info = 05-15460 |
| blank_info = 05-15460 |
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|blank1_name = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID |
| blank1_name = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID |
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|blank1_info = |
| blank1_info = 2404134<ref name=gnis>{{GNIS|2404134}}</ref> |
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|website = {{URL|www.corningar.gov}} |
| website = {{URL|www.corningar.gov}} |
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|unit_pref = Imperial |
| unit_pref = Imperial |
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|area_footnotes = <ref name=" |
| area_footnotes = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2020">{{cite web|title=2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2020_Gazetteer/2020_gaz_place_05.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=October 29, 2021}}</ref> |
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'''Corning''' is a city in [[Clay County, Arkansas|Clay County]], [[Arkansas]], United States. The population was 3,377 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US0515460| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212175820/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US0515460| url-status=dead| archive-date=February 12, 2020| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Corning city, Arkansas| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| accessdate=June 16, 2014}}</ref> It is one of the two [[county seat]]s of Clay County, along with [[Piggott, Arkansas|Piggott]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |accessdate=2011-06-07 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archivedate=2011-05-31 }}</ref> |
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'''Corning''' is a city in [[Clay County, Arkansas]], United States. The population was 3,377 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US0515460| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212175820/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US0515460| url-status=dead| archive-date=February 12, 2020| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Corning city, Arkansas| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| access-date=June 16, 2014}}</ref> It is one of the two [[county seat]]s of Clay County, along with [[Piggott, Arkansas|Piggott]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |access-date=June 7, 2011 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archive-date=May 31, 2011 }}</ref> |
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==Geography== |
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Corning is located in western Clay County at {{coord|36|24|36|N|90|35|22|W|type:city}} (36.410057, -90.589364),<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> {{convert|2|mi|0}} west of [[Black River (Arkansas)|Black River]]. [[U.S. Route 62 in Arkansas|U.S. Route 62]] passes through the city, leading east {{convert|25|mi}} to [[Piggott, Arkansas|Piggott]] and southwest {{convert|26|mi}} to [[Pocahontas, Arkansas|Pocahontas]]. [[U.S. Route 67 in Arkansas|U.S. Route 67]] leads north from Corning {{convert|29|mi}} to [[Poplar Bluff, Missouri]], and joins US 62 heading southwest out of Corning to Pocahontas. |
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], Corning has a total area of {{convert|8.14|km2|disp=flip|2}}, of which {{convert|8.08|km2|disp=flip|2}} is land and {{convert|0.07|km2|disp=flip|2}}, or 0.81%, is water.<ref name="Census 2010"/> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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[[File:Sheeks House.jpg|thumb|left|Historic Sheeks House]] |
[[File:Sheeks House.jpg|thumb|left|Historic Sheeks House]] |
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The original settlement was approximately one mile east and was called Hecht City, named for brothers Levi and Solomon Hecht, who operated a lumber mill on Black River. Hecht City moved to the present site of Corning in 1871, when the Cairo and Fulton Railroad surveyed the land for the proposed route. The railroad through the settlement was completed by 1872. On February 5, 1873, the name was changed from Hecht City to Corning, in honor of H. D. Corning, an engineer with the railroad.<ref>{{cite book|last=Webb|first=Robert T.|title=History and Traditions of Clay County|year=1933|publisher=Shiras Bros.|location=Mountain Home, AR}}</ref> |
The original settlement was approximately one mile east and was called Hecht City, named for brothers Levi and Solomon Hecht, who operated a lumber mill on Black River. Hecht City moved to the present site of Corning in 1871, when the [[Cairo and Fulton Railroad]] surveyed the land for the proposed route. The railroad through the settlement was completed by 1872. On February 5, 1873, the name was changed from Hecht City to Corning, in honor of H. D. Corning, an engineer with the railroad.<ref>{{cite book|last=Webb|first=Robert T.|title=History and Traditions of Clay County|year=1933|publisher=Shiras Bros.|location=Mountain Home, AR}}</ref> |
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The city of Corning experienced a massive period of growth in the early part of the 20th century. In the 1960s and 1970s, it was the site of many industrial manufacturing developments. |
The city of Corning experienced a massive period of growth in the early part of the 20th century. In the 1960s and 1970s, it was the site of many industrial manufacturing developments. |
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Corning was the site of a large explosion on March 9, 1966. The pre-dawn explosion originated in a munitions railcar and resulted in only one minor injury in the small town. The explosion was widely reported throughout the surrounding region.<ref name=corning-munitions-explosion>{{cite news|title=Only 1 Hurt In Blast Of Munitions Train|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1964&dat=19660310&id=EowyAAAAIBAJ&sjid=krcFAAAAIBAJ&pg=1235,3045279| |
Corning was the site of a large explosion on March 9, 1966. The pre-dawn explosion originated in a munitions railcar and resulted in only one minor injury in the small town. The explosion was widely reported throughout the surrounding region.<ref name=corning-munitions-explosion>{{cite news|title=Only 1 Hurt In Blast Of Munitions Train|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1964&dat=19660310&id=EowyAAAAIBAJ&sjid=krcFAAAAIBAJ&pg=1235,3045279|access-date=September 1, 2012|newspaper=Palm Beach Post|date=March 9, 1966}}</ref> |
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Two properties in Corning are listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Clay County, Arkansas|National Register of Historic Places]]: Sheeks House and [[Oliver House (Corning, Arkansas)|Oliver House]]. |
Two properties in Corning are listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Clay County, Arkansas|National Register of Historic Places]]: Sheeks House and [[Oliver House (Corning, Arkansas)|Oliver House]]. |
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==Geography== |
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Corning is located in western Clay County {{convert|2|mi|0}} west of the [[Black River (Arkansas)|Black River]]. [[U.S. Route 62 in Arkansas|U.S. Route 62]] passes through the city, leading east {{convert|25|mi}} to [[Piggott, Arkansas|Piggott]] and southwest {{convert|26|mi}} to [[Pocahontas, Arkansas|Pocahontas]]. [[U.S. Route 67 in Arkansas|U.S. Route 67]] leads north from Corning {{convert|29|mi}} to [[Poplar Bluff, Missouri]], and joins US 62 heading southwest out of Corning to Pocahontas.<ref>''Arkansas Atlas & Gazetteer,'' DeLorme, 2nd ed., 2004, p.28 {{isbn|0899333451}}</ref> |
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Public education for elementary and secondary students is provided by the [[Corning School District]]. [[Corning High School (Arkansas)|Corning High School]] is a member of the Arkansas Activities Association. Programs include Art, Band, Spanish, Computer Tech, and Family and Consumer Sciences, along with other basic classes provided by public schools in the state. |
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], Corning has a total area of {{convert|8.14|km2|disp=flip|2}}, of which {{convert|8.08|km2|disp=flip|2}} is land and {{convert|0.07|km2|disp=flip|2}}, or 0.81%, is water.<ref name="Census 2010"/> |
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Corning has always prided itself on its high school sports programs. Currently, the school has boys' football, track, basketball, golf, baseball, and trap shooting. Girls' programs include basketball, softball, track, and golf. The high school football program has enjoyed dominance at times, such as when the team went undefeated in 2007 and made it to the second round of the state playoffs. Also successful, the varsity girls' basketball team played in the state Division 3A playoffs in 2009, 2010, and 2011. |
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The topography of Corning is flat, having previously been marshland. Area farmers and builders may attest to this due to the proliferation of [[Gumbo (soil)|gumbo]] soil, a name given to soil high in clay particulate matter and common in the region.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 23, 2010 |title=Delta Dirt: Sand, Clay, and a river's love |url=https://deltabohemian.com/delta-dirt-sand-clay-rivers-love/ |access-date=April 15, 2022 |website=Delta Bohemian |language=en-CA}}</ref> |
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==Climate== |
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The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cold winters. According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Corning has a [[humid subtropical climate]], abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=236130&cityname=Corning%2C+Arkansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Corning, Arkansas]</ref> |
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According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, has a [[humid subtropical climate]], abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Corning was {{convert|113|F|C|1}} on August 8–9, 1934 and June 20, 1936, while the coldest temperature recorded was {{convert|-25|F|C|1}} on February 12, 1899.<ref name=NOWData /> |
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On January 22, 1918, Corning set the record for the highest 24-hour snowfall recorded in Arkansas at 25 inches.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/scec/records|title=State Climate Extremes Committee Records}}</ref> |
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{{Weather box |
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|location = Corning, Arkansas, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–present |
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|single line = Yes |
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|Jan record high F = 79 |
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|Feb record high F = 84 |
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|Mar record high F = 94 |
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|Apr record high F = 95 |
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|May record high F = 101 |
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|Jun record high F = 113 |
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|Jul record high F = 111 |
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|Aug record high F = 113 |
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|Sep record high F = 107 |
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|Oct record high F = 98 |
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|Nov record high F = 87 |
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|Dec record high F = 78 |
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|Jan avg record high F = 65.8 |
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|Feb avg record high F = 70.7 |
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|Mar avg record high F = 77.9 |
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|Apr avg record high F = 84.5 |
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|May avg record high F = 90.1 |
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|Jun avg record high F = 95.3 |
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|Jul avg record high F = 97.4 |
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|Aug avg record high F = 97.2 |
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|Sep avg record high F = 93.6 |
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|Oct avg record high F = 86.9 |
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|Nov avg record high F = 76.5 |
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|Dec avg record high F = 67.1 |
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|year avg record high F = 99.2 |
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|Jan high F = 44.7 |
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|Feb high F = 50.1 |
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|Mar high F = 59.7 |
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|Apr high F = 70.6 |
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|May high F = 79.1 |
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|Jun high F = 87.1 |
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|Jul high F = 89.7 |
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|Aug high F = 88.7 |
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|Sep high F = 82.7 |
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|Oct high F = 72.2 |
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|Nov high F = 58.4 |
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|Dec high F = 47.8 |
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|year high F = |
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|Jan mean F = 36.4 |
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|Feb mean F = 40.9 |
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|Mar mean F = 49.8 |
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|Apr mean F = 60.0 |
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|May mean F = 69.4 |
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|Jun mean F = 77.5 |
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|Jul mean F = 80.4 |
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|Aug mean F = 78.7 |
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|Sep mean F = 71.6 |
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|Oct mean F = 60.6 |
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|Nov mean F = 48.8 |
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|Dec mean F = 39.7 |
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|year mean F = |
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|Jan low F = 28.2 |
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|Feb low F = 31.7 |
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|Mar low F = 40.0 |
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|Apr low F = 49.5 |
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|May low F = 59.6 |
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|Jun low F = 67.9 |
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|Jul low F = 71.1 |
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|Aug low F = 68.7 |
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|Sep low F = 60.4 |
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|Oct low F = 49.0 |
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|Nov low F = 39.2 |
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|Dec low F = 31.5 |
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|year low F = |
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|Jan avg record low F = 11.8 |
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|Feb avg record low F = 14.9 |
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|Mar avg record low F = 22.6 |
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|Apr avg record low F = 34.3 |
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|May avg record low F = 44.2 |
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|Jun avg record low F = 56.8 |
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|Jul avg record low F = 62.4 |
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|Aug avg record low F = 58.6 |
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|Sep avg record low F = 45.7 |
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|Oct avg record low F = 33.5 |
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|Nov avg record low F = 24.5 |
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|Dec avg record low F = 16.2 |
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|year avg record low F = 8.4 |
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|Jan record low F = -21 |
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|Feb record low F = -25 |
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|Mar record low F = 5 |
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|Apr record low F = 22 |
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|May record low F = 35 |
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|Jun record low F = 44 |
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|Jul record low F = 40 |
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|Aug record low F = 43 |
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|Sep record low F = 28 |
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|Oct record low F = 21 |
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|Nov record low F = 9 |
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|Dec record low F = -9 |
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|precipitation colour = green |
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|Jan precipitation inch = 3.32 |
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|Feb precipitation inch = 3.74 |
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|Mar precipitation inch = 4.74 |
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|Apr precipitation inch = 5.48 |
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|May precipitation inch = 5.09 |
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|Jun precipitation inch = 3.87 |
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|Jul precipitation inch = 4.01 |
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|Aug precipitation inch = 3.29 |
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|Sep precipitation inch = 3.34 |
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|Oct precipitation inch = 3.72 |
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|Nov precipitation inch = 4.56 |
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|Dec precipitation inch = 4.33 |
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|year precipitation inch = |
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|Jan snow inch = 0.9 |
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|Feb snow inch = 2.2 |
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|Mar snow inch = 0.5 |
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|Apr snow inch = 0.0 |
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|May snow inch = 0.0 |
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|Jun snow inch = 0.0 |
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|Jul snow inch = 0.0 |
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|Aug snow inch = 0.0 |
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|Sep snow inch = 0.0 |
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|Oct snow inch = 0.0 |
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|Nov snow inch = 0.2 |
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|Dec snow inch = 0.8 |
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|year snow inch = |
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|unit precipitation days = 0.01 in |
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|Jan precipitation days = 8.0 |
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|Feb precipitation days = 8.6 |
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|Mar precipitation days = 9.9 |
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|Apr precipitation days = 9.6 |
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|May precipitation days = 10.6 |
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|Jun precipitation days = 7.8 |
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|Jul precipitation days = 8.1 |
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|Aug precipitation days = 7.5 |
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|Sep precipitation days = 5.8 |
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|Oct precipitation days = 8.2 |
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|Nov precipitation days = 8.3 |
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|Dec precipitation days = 9.1 |
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|unit snow days = 0.1 in |
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|Jan snow days = 0.8 |
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|Feb snow days = 0.8 |
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|Mar snow days = 0.4 |
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|Apr snow days = 0.0 |
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|May snow days = 0.0 |
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|Jun snow days = 0.0 |
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|Jul snow days = 0.0 |
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|Aug snow days = 0.0 |
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|Sep snow days = 0.0 |
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|Oct snow days = 0.0 |
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|Nov snow days = 0.1 |
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|Dec snow days = 0.7 |
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|source 1 = NOAA<ref name = NOAA> |
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{{cite web |
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|url = https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/services/data/v1?dataset=normals-monthly-1991-2020&stations=USC00031632&format=pdf&dataTypes=MLY-TMAX-NORMAL,MLY-TMIN-NORMAL,MLY-TAVG-NORMAL,MLY-PRCP-NORMAL,MLY-SNOW-NORMAL |
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|publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
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|title = U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access - Station: Corning, AR |
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|access-date = October 12, 2022 |
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|source 2 = National Weather Service<ref name = NOWData> |
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{{cite web |
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|url = https://www.weather.gov/wrh/climate?wfo=meg |
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|publisher = National Weather Service |
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|title = NOAA Online Weather Data - NWS Memphis |
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|access-date = October 12, 2022 |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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|2000= 3679 |
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|2010= 3377 |
|2010= 3377 |
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|2020= 3227 |
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|estyear=2018 |
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref><br>2014 Estimate<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2014/SUB-EST2014-3.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014|access-date=June 4, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150522132816/http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2014/SUB-EST2014-3.html|archive-date=May 22, 2015}}</ref> |
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|estimate=3127 |
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|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2018">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2018.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=November 16, 2019}}</ref> |
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150426102944/http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|archivedate=April 26, 2015}}</ref><br>2014 Estimate<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2014/SUB-EST2014-3.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014|accessdate=June 4, 2015|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150522132816/http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2014/SUB-EST2014-3.html|archivedate=May 22, 2015}}</ref> |
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===2020 census=== |
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=http://factfinder.census.gov |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212221153/http://factfinder.census.gov/main.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2020-02-12 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=American FactFinder }}</ref> of 2000, there were 3,679 people, 1,553 households, and 1,018 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 1,150.0 people per square mile (443.9/km²). There were 1,722 housing units at an average density of 538.2 per square mile (207.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.77% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 0.33% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.60% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.24% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.11% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.95% from two or more races. 0.38% of the population was [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race. |
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!scope="row"| [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] (non-Hispanic) |
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| 92.93% |
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!scope="row"| [[African American (U.S. Census)|Black or African American]] (non-Hispanic) |
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| 4 |
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| 0.12% |
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!scope="row"| [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] |
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| 10 |
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| 0.31% |
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!scope="row"| [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]] |
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| 5 |
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| 0.15% |
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!scope="row"| [[Race (United States Census)|Other/Mixed]] |
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| 132 |
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| 4.09% |
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!scope="row"| [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] |
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| 77 |
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| 2.39% |
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As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 3,227 people, 1,421 households, and 934 families residing in the city. |
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===2000 census=== |
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 3,679 people, 1,553 households, and 1,018 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,150.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 1,722 housing units at an average density of {{convert|538.2|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.77% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 0.33% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.60% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.24% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.11% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.95% from two or more races. 0.38% of the population was [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race. |
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There were 1,553 households, out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.4% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32, and the average family size was 2.88. |
There were 1,553 households, out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.4% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32, and the average family size was 2.88. |
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In the city, the population was spread out with 23.3% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.5 males. |
In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.5 males. |
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The median income for a household in the city was $21,200, and the median income for a family was $29,485. Males had a median income of $22,095 versus $16,383 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $12,953. About 18.9% of families and 23.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 29.0% of those under age 18 and 29.6% of those age 65 or over. |
The median income for a household in the city was $21,200, and the median income for a family was $29,485. Males had a median income of $22,095 versus $16,383 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $12,953. About 18.9% of families and 23.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 29.0% of those under age 18 and 29.6% of those age 65 or over. |
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==Education== |
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Public education for elementary and secondary students is provided by the [[Corning School District]]. [[Corning High School (Arkansas)|Corning High School]] is a member of the Arkansas Activities Association. Programs include Art, Band, Spanish, Computer Tech, and Family and Consumer Sciences, along with other basic classes provided by public schools in the state. The school district’s mascot is the bobcat. |
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Corning has always prided itself on its high school sports programs. Currently, the school has boys' football, track, basketball, golf, baseball, and trap shooting. Girls' programs include basketball, softball, track, and golf. The high school football program has enjoyed dominance at times, such as when the team went undefeated in 2007 and made it to the second round of the state playoffs. Also successful, the varsity girls' basketball team played in the state Division 3A playoffs in 2009, 2010, and 2011. |
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==Agriculture== |
==Agriculture== |
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Industry in Corning is dominated by agriculture-related industries, such as farm equipment sales, farm equipment repair, seed processing and sales, and fertilizer and chemicals. Forestry was a primary industry in the late 1800s but gave way to farming of rice, soybeans, hard red winter wheat, and other grains. |
Industry in Corning is dominated by agriculture-related industries, such as farm equipment sales, farm equipment repair, seed processing and sales, and fertilizer and chemicals production. Forestry was a primary industry in the late 1800s and into the early 1900s but gave way to farming of rice, soybeans, hard red winter wheat, corn and other grains.{{citation needed|date=March 2023}} |
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==Notable people== |
==Notable people== |
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* B. Louis Decker, Department of Defense Geodesist; principal developer of Department of Defense World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS-84) |
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* [[Blake Johnson (Arkansas politician)|Blake Johnson]], [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] member of the [[Arkansas State Senate]]; rice and soybean farmer in Corning |
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* [[Jack Ladyman]], Republican member of the [[Arkansas House of Representatives]] from [[Jonesboro, Arkansas|Jonesboro]]; former Corning resident |
* [[Jack Ladyman]], Republican member of the [[Arkansas House of Representatives]] from [[Jonesboro, Arkansas|Jonesboro]]; former Corning resident |
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* [[W. Stephen Smith]], [[Northwestern University]] Professor of Voice; voice teacher and author |
* [[W. Stephen Smith]], [[Northwestern University]] Professor of Voice; voice teacher and author |
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==Climate== |
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The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cold winters. According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Corning has a [[humid subtropical climate]], abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=236130&cityname=Corning%2C+Arkansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Corning, Arkansas]</ref> |
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* [http://www.corningar.gov/ City of Corning official website] |
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* ''Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture'' entry: [http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=850 Corning (Clay County)] |
* ''Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture'' entry: [http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=850 Corning (Clay County)] |
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Corning, Arkansas | |
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 Vine Street | |
 Location of Corning in Clay County, Arkansas. | |
| Coordinates: 36°24′48″N 90°35′03″W / 36.41333°N 90.58417°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Clay |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council government |
| • Mayor | Greg Ahrent |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.70 sq mi (9.58 km2) |
| • Land | 3.67 sq mi (9.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 3,227 |
| • Density | 879.05/sq mi (339.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 72422 |
| Area code | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-15460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404134[2] |
| Website | www |
Corning is a city in Clay County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 3,377 at the 2010 census.[3] It is one of the two county seats of Clay County, along with Piggott.[4]
History
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The original settlement was approximately one mile east and was called Hecht City, named for brothers Levi and Solomon Hecht, who operated a lumber mill on Black River. Hecht City moved to the present site of Corning in 1871, when the Cairo and Fulton Railroad surveyed the land for the proposed route. The railroad through the settlement was completed by 1872. On February 5, 1873, the name was changed from Hecht City to Corning, in honor of H. D. Corning, an engineer with the railroad.[5]
The city of Corning experienced a massive period of growth in the early part of the 20th century. In the 1960s and 1970s, it was the site of many industrial manufacturing developments.
Corning was the site of a large explosion on March 9, 1966. The pre-dawn explosion originated in a munitions railcar and resulted in only one minor injury in the small town. The explosion was widely reported throughout the surrounding region.[6]
Two properties in Corning are listed on the National Register of Historic Places: Sheeks House and Oliver House.
Geography
[edit]Corning is located in western Clay County 2 miles (3 km) west of the Black River. U.S. Route 62 passes through the city, leading east 25 miles (40 km) to Piggott and southwest 26 miles (42 km) to Pocahontas. U.S. Route 67 leads north from Corning 29 miles (47 km) to Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and joins US 62 heading southwest out of Corning to Pocahontas.[7]
According to the United States Census Bureau, Corning has a total area of 3.14 square miles (8.14 km2), of which 3.12 square miles (8.08 km2) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.07 km2), or 0.81%, is water.[3]
The topography of Corning is flat, having previously been marshland. Area farmers and builders may attest to this due to the proliferation of gumbo soil, a name given to soil high in clay particulate matter and common in the region.[8]
Climate
[edit]The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cold winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Corning has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[9]
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Corning was 113 °F (45.0 °C) on August 8–9, 1934 and June 20, 1936, while the coldest temperature recorded was −25 °F (−31.7 °C) on February 12, 1899.[10]
On January 22, 1918, Corning set the record for the highest 24-hour snowfall recorded in Arkansas at 25 inches.[11]
| Climate data for Corning, Arkansas, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–present | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 79 (26) |
84 (29) |
94 (34) |
95 (35) |
101 (38) |
113 (45) |
111 (44) |
113 (45) |
107 (42) |
98 (37) |
87 (31) |
78 (26) |
113 (45) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 65.8 (18.8) |
70.7 (21.5) |
77.9 (25.5) |
84.5 (29.2) |
90.1 (32.3) |
95.3 (35.2) |
97.4 (36.3) |
97.2 (36.2) |
93.6 (34.2) |
86.9 (30.5) |
76.5 (24.7) |
67.1 (19.5) |
99.2 (37.3) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 44.7 (7.1) |
50.1 (10.1) |
59.7 (15.4) |
70.6 (21.4) |
79.1 (26.2) |
87.1 (30.6) |
89.7 (32.1) |
88.7 (31.5) |
82.7 (28.2) |
72.2 (22.3) |
58.4 (14.7) |
47.8 (8.8) |
69.2 (20.7) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 36.4 (2.4) |
40.9 (4.9) |
49.8 (9.9) |
60.0 (15.6) |
69.4 (20.8) |
77.5 (25.3) |
80.4 (26.9) |
78.7 (25.9) |
71.6 (22.0) |
60.6 (15.9) |
48.8 (9.3) |
39.7 (4.3) |
59.5 (15.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 28.2 (−2.1) |
31.7 (−0.2) |
40.0 (4.4) |
49.5 (9.7) |
59.6 (15.3) |
67.9 (19.9) |
71.1 (21.7) |
68.7 (20.4) |
60.4 (15.8) |
49.0 (9.4) |
39.2 (4.0) |
31.5 (−0.3) |
49.7 (9.8) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 11.8 (−11.2) |
14.9 (−9.5) |
22.6 (−5.2) |
34.3 (1.3) |
44.2 (6.8) |
56.8 (13.8) |
62.4 (16.9) |
58.6 (14.8) |
45.7 (7.6) |
33.5 (0.8) |
24.5 (−4.2) |
16.2 (−8.8) |
8.4 (−13.1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −21 (−29) |
−25 (−32) |
5 (−15) |
22 (−6) |
35 (2) |
44 (7) |
40 (4) |
43 (6) |
28 (−2) |
21 (−6) |
9 (−13) |
−9 (−23) |
−25 (−32) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.32 (84) |
3.74 (95) |
4.74 (120) |
5.48 (139) |
5.09 (129) |
3.87 (98) |
4.01 (102) |
3.29 (84) |
3.34 (85) |
3.72 (94) |
4.56 (116) |
4.33 (110) |
49.49 (1,256) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.9 (2.3) |
2.2 (5.6) |
0.5 (1.3) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0.8 (2.0) |
4.6 (11.71) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 8.0 | 8.6 | 9.9 | 9.6 | 10.6 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 7.5 | 5.8 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 9.1 | 101.5 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 2.8 |
| Source 1: NOAA[12] | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service[10] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
[edit]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 393 | — | |
| 1890 | 584 | 48.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,041 | 78.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,439 | 38.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,564 | 8.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,550 | −0.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,619 | 4.5% | |
| 1950 | 2,045 | 26.3% | |
| 1960 | 2,192 | 7.2% | |
| 1970 | 2,705 | 23.4% | |
| 1980 | 3,650 | 34.9% | |
| 1990 | 3,323 | −9.0% | |
| 2000 | 3,679 | 10.7% | |
| 2010 | 3,377 | −8.2% | |
| 2020 | 3,227 | −4.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[13] 2014 Estimate[14] | |||
2020 census
[edit]| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 2,999 | 92.93% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 4 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.15% |
| Other/Mixed | 132 | 4.09% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 77 | 2.39% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,227 people, 1,421 households, and 934 families residing in the city.
2000 census
[edit]As of the census[16] of 2000, there were 3,679 people, 1,553 households, and 1,018 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,150.0 inhabitants per square mile (444.0/km2). There were 1,722 housing units at an average density of 538.2 per square mile (207.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.77% White, 0.33% Black or African American, 0.60% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.11% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more races. 0.38% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 1,553 households, out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.4% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32, and the average family size was 2.88.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $21,200, and the median income for a family was $29,485. Males had a median income of $22,095 versus $16,383 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,953. About 18.9% of families and 23.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.0% of those under age 18 and 29.6% of those age 65 or over.
Education
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Public education for elementary and secondary students is provided by the Corning School District. Corning High School is a member of the Arkansas Activities Association. Programs include Art, Band, Spanish, Computer Tech, and Family and Consumer Sciences, along with other basic classes provided by public schools in the state. The school district’s mascot is the bobcat.
Corning has always prided itself on its high school sports programs. Currently, the school has boys' football, track, basketball, golf, baseball, and trap shooting. Girls' programs include basketball, softball, track, and golf. The high school football program has enjoyed dominance at times, such as when the team went undefeated in 2007 and made it to the second round of the state playoffs. Also successful, the varsity girls' basketball team played in the state Division 3A playoffs in 2009, 2010, and 2011.
Agriculture
[edit]Industry in Corning is dominated by agriculture-related industries, such as farm equipment sales, farm equipment repair, seed processing and sales, and fertilizer and chemicals production. Forestry was a primary industry in the late 1800s and into the early 1900s but gave way to farming of rice, soybeans, hard red winter wheat, corn and other grains.[citation needed]
Notable people
[edit]- Jack Ladyman, Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from Jonesboro; former Corning resident
- W. Stephen Smith, Northwestern University Professor of Voice; voice teacher and author
References
[edit]- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Corning, Arkansas
- ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Corning city, Arkansas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved June 16, 2014.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ Webb, Robert T. (1933). History and Traditions of Clay County. Mountain Home, AR: Shiras Bros.
- ^ "Only 1 Hurt In Blast Of Munitions Train". Palm Beach Post. March 9, 1966. Retrieved September 1, 2012.
- ^ Arkansas Atlas & Gazetteer, DeLorme, 2nd ed., 2004, p.28 ISBN 0899333451
- ^ "Delta Dirt: Sand, Clay, and a river's love". Delta Bohemian. December 23, 2010. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
- ^ Climate Summary for Corning, Arkansas
- ^ a b "NOAA Online Weather Data - NWS Memphis". National Weather Service. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
- ^ "State Climate Extremes Committee Records".
- ^ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access - Station: Corning, AR". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Archived from the original on May 22, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Corning, Arkansas.
- City of Corning official website
- Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture entry: Corning (Clay County)
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