At a Glance
Median Income
$35,303
$22,998 per capita
Home Value
$87,100
Zillow: $109,616
Median Rent
$711/mo
30.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
83.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
36.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
51.5%
24.8% 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
3.1 / 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 $35,303 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,998. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% 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 $109,616. 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.
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 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,682
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density735/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$35,303
Per Capita$22,998
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty36.2%
County GDP$2,777M
Avg Weekly Wage$889
Housing
A+
Home Value$87,100
Rent$711
Ownership57.2%
Zillow$109,616
Housing Units1,418
Rent Burden30.2%
Health
Obesity51.5%
Diabetes20.2%
Smoking24.8%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death10,122/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain56.1 in/yr
Elevation403 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+83.6%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute20 min
Broadband61.9%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Arcadia was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Ruston Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.524 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 120 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.