At a Glance
Median Income
$26,667
$12,506 per capita
Median Rent
$563/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
69.7% high school+
Unemployment
17.5%
50.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
14.9% 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?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Arcola residents earn a median household income of $26,667 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $12,506. The unemployment rate stands at 17.5% (386% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 50.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,190 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.
Education
14.1% of adults in Arcola hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
69.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arcola has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population160
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density727/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
F
Median Income$26,667
Per Capita$12,506
Unemployment17.5%
Poverty50.0%
County GDP$1,776M
Avg Weekly Wage$836
Housing
A
Home Value
Rent$563
Ownership66.1%
Zillow$64,333
Housing Units128
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death20,282/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain49.0 in/yr
Elevation118 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+69.7%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score3.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 67%
Commute26 min
Broadband56.5%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Arcola was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (81 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.496 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
34.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.