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Arcola, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
34 Population 131/sq mi density
56°F Avg Temperature 256 sunny days/yr
153 Violent Crime/100K 1,456 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
153 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Arcola, MO

At a Glance

Violent Crime
153/100K
60% below
1,456/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
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)

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
40%
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.