About Corning
Set in the northeastern part of Kansas, Corning is a tiny community, home to 209 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Corning is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.3 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 697 residents per square mile.
📰 Corning News Today
- Nelda K. Melvin Obituary Jul 7, 2026 Mercer Funeral Home · Jul 7
- Bernard Albert "Sonny" Niehues III Obituary (2026) - Corning, KS - Lauer Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Feb 15
- Owens Corning breaks ground on new fiberglass expansion project FOX4KC.com · Sep 16
- Gary Lynn Heideman, of Corning, KS MSC News · May 6
- Owens Corning will build fiberglass insulation operation in KCK The Business Journals · Sep 16
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Corning Unique
- One of 7 places in the US named Corning — but the Kansas one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northeastern Kansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Kansas — one of 740 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Corning
- Corn Crib Restaurant
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)209
Rank in state#394 of 626
Land area0.3 sq mi
Density697/sq mi
Coordinates39.6571, -96.0288