At a Glance
Home Value
$26,300
Zillow: $82,512
Median Rent
$975/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
17.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
19.0% 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?
D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arcadia is $26,300 , 91% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $82,512. Median rent is $975/month, with 37.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
10.5% of adults in Arcadia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arcadia has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population271
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density630/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$22,393
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty17.3%
County GDP$2,158M
Avg Weekly Wage$869
Housing
Home Value$26,300
Rent$975
Ownership63.6%
Zillow$82,512
Housing Units158
Rent Burden37.5%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death11,703/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain45.8 in/yr
Elevation823 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Arcadia was built in 1938.
41.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.