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Corning, Missouri

Town · Population 0 · #938 in Missouri
Corning, Missouri

Corning is a former village and virtual ghost town in Holt County, Missouri, United States. The population was 3 at the 2020 census. The population is estimated to be uninhabited as of 2025, effectively making Corning a virtual ghost town.

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About Corning

Set in the northwestern part of Missouri, Corning is a tiny community counting 0 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Corning is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.11 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 0 residents per square mile.

What Makes Corning Unique

  • One of 7 places in the US named Corning — but the Missouri one has a character all its own.
  • One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.11 sq mi.
  • With 0 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
  • Positioned in northwestern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

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.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeTown
Population (2024)0
Rank in state#938 of 938
Land area0.11 sq mi
Density0/sq mi
Coordinates40.2486, -95.4545

🗺️ Map of Corning