Home Value $46,700

83% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 5.9%

53% lower than US avg

How Arcola Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population34

Median Age43.5 yrs

Density131/mi²

Male / Female38% / 62%

Largest GroupWhite 94%

Veterans31.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A

Per Capita$22,047

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty5.9%

Commute24 min

Housing

Home Value$46,700

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$228,659

Housing Units44

Rent Burden27.9%

Climate

Avg TempN/A

AQI41 (Good)

Sunny Days318/yr

Elevation1,030 ft (314 m)

Education

Bachelor's+0.0%

High School+86.4%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%

Commute24 min

Broadband10.0%

Is Arcola a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Arcola receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Arcola stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Arcola is $46,700, 83% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 318 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Arcola has a population of 34 with a density of 131 people per square mile. The median age is 43.5 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.1%), with 5.9% Hispanic.

Population

Total Population

131

People / sq mi

43.5yrs

Median Age

12% above US avg

0.3mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 38.2%

Female 61.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Arcola vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Arcola vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Arcola is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Arcola vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income


Per Capita Income	$22,047

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	5.9%
	53% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	23.9 min
Drive Alone	86.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Arcola is $46,700, 83% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $228,659.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$46,700
	83% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$228,659

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	27.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$732
1 Bedroom	$775
2 Bedrooms	$970
3 Bedrooms	$1,265
4 Bedrooms	$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	60.0%
Housing Units	44
Median Year Built	1979

Property Tax

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 10.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%

D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	0.0%
	100% below US avg
High School+	86.4%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.51

A Education Grade (4.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density	131/sq mi
Total Area	0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	10.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	23.9 min
Drive Alone	86.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Arcola, MO

How Arcola Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Climate

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Is Arcola a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Arcola vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Arcola vs U.S. Average

Income: Arcola vs U.S.

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

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2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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