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Arcadia, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Lincoln Parish County
Arcadia, LA
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 $35,303 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,998. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,509 business establishments, including 120 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arcadia is $87,100 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $104,601. Median rent is $711/month, with 30.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Arcadia reports 139 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,167/100K.
Education
12.7% of adults in Arcadia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 83.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arcadia has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.