At a Glance
Median Income
$69,408
$27,489 per capita
Home Value
$139,500
Zillow: $248,586
Median Rent
$816/mo
14.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
17.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Arcadia a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 1.9% (47% 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 $248,586. 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.
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 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population859
Median Age22.8 yrs
Density868/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,408
Per Capita$27,489
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$1,117M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021
Housing
A+
Home Value$139,500
Rent$816
Ownership63.5%
Zillow$248,586
Housing Units278
Rent Burden14.6%
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,563/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain33.7 in/yr
Elevation1,411 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute13 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Arcadia was founded in 1871.
The median home in Arcadia was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
2.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.