At a Glance
Violent Crime
317/100K
3,248/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.6%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
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?
C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Arcola reports 317 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,248/100K.
Education
27.6% of adults in Arcola hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arcola has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population139
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density376/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.4%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$37,684
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,226M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,123
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$287,766
Housing Units101
Rent Burden24.0%
Crime
F
Violent317/100K
Property3,248/100K
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,298/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation841 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Broadband67.0%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations76
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Arcola was built in 1938.
41.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
4.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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