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Arcola, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Douglas County County
Arcola, IL
At a Glance
How Arcola Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Arcola's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Arcola a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Arcola residents earn a median household income of $85,697 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,386. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 603 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arcola is $122,800 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,314. Median rent is $819/month, with 23.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Arcola reports 141 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,060/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.8% of adults in Arcola hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 82.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arcola has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.