At a Glance
Median Income
$52,380
$30,557 per capita
Home Value
$147,300
Zillow: $235,030
Median Rent
$817/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
449/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Arcanum Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Arcanum's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Arcanum a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Arcanum residents earn a median household income of $52,380 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,557. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 806 business establishments, including 59 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arcanum is $147,300 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $235,030. Median rent is $817/month, with 25.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Arcanum reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 449/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.1% of adults in Arcanum hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arcanum has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,850
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density2,227/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,380
Per Capita$30,557
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$1,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
Housing
A+
Home Value$147,300
Rent$817
Ownership69.4%
Zillow$235,030
Housing Units1,166
Rent Burden25.8%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property449/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,640/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,048 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute30 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Arcanum was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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