At a Glance
Median Income
$85,697
$30,386 per capita
Home Value
$122,800
Zillow: $169,133
Median Rent
$819/mo
23.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
348/100K
521/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
82.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
15.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Arcola a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 6.3% (75% 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 $169,133. 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 348 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 9% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 521/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,867
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density1,419/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born14.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$85,697
Per Capita$30,386
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$1,440M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,044
Housing
A+
Home Value$122,800
Rent$819
Ownership75.3%
Zillow$169,133
Housing Units927
Rent Burden23.4%
Crime
F
Violent348/100K
Property521/100K
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,968/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.5 in/yr
Elevation676 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+82.0%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute14 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Arcola was founded in 1855.
The median home in Arcola was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
14.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.