Arcanum, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Preble County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,850 Population 2,227/sq mi density
$52,380 Median Income $30,557 per capita
$147,300 Home Value $249,810 Zillow
$817 Median Rent 25.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$52,380 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,300 home value, $817/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Arcanum, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,380
30% below
$30,557 per capita
Home Value
$147,300
48% below
Zillow: $249,810
Median Rent
$817/mo
30% below
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
345/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
34% below
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
10% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

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)

Income
70%
Home Value
52%
Rent
70%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
0%
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 2.3% (36% 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 $249,810. 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 345/100K.

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 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population2,850
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density2,227/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,380
Per Capita$30,557
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$1,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014

Housing

A+
Home Value$147,300
Rent$817
Ownership69.4%
Zillow$249,810
Housing Units1,166
Rent Burden25.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property345/100K

Health

Obesity35.4%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,640/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI44 (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.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.