At a Glance
Violent Crime
153/100K
1,456/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
22.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
256 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+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Arcola reports 153 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,456/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Arcola hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arcola has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population34
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density131/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans31.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$22,047
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership60.0%
Zillow$228,659
Housing Units44
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent153/100K
Property1,456/100K
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking22.0%
Heart Disease6.8%
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days256/yr
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,030 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Broadband10.0%
EV Stations1
Did You Know?
The median home in Arcola was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (42 miles).
31.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.