At a Glance
Median Income
$31,023
$27,842 per capita
Home Value
$157,700
Zillow: $313,546
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
39.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
18.2% smoking rate
How Arco Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Arco's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Arco a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Arco residents earn a median household income of $31,023 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,842. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 39.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 146 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arco is $157,700 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $313,546. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
15.3% of adults in Arco hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arco has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population842
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density787/mi²
Male / Female34% / 66%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$31,023
Per Capita$27,842
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty39.0%
County GDP$1,870M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,218
Housing
B+
Home Value$157,700
Rent
Ownership66.0%
Zillow$313,546
Housing Units451
Rent Burden14.5%
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death12,579/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain8.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation5,315 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 12%
Commute17 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Arco was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Pocatello Regional (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.