At a Glance
Median Income
$60,625
$32,938 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16.4% 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+
2.7 / 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 $60,625 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,938. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 226 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Education
5.4% of adults in Arco hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arco has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population61
Median Age65.2 yrs
Density210/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,625
Per Capita$32,938
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$588M
Avg Weekly Wage$872
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership94.6%
Zillow$121,757
Housing Units42
Rent Burden22.7%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,358/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain29.9 in/yr
Elevation1,663 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Arco was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
31.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.