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Arcadia, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Crawford County County
Arcadia, IA
At a Glance
How Arcadia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Arcadia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Arcadia a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Arcadia residents earn a median household income of $69,408 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,489. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 514 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arcadia is $139,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $233,140. Median rent is $816/month, with 14.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Arcadia reports 130 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 941/100K.
Education
16.9% of adults in Arcadia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arcadia has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.