At a Glance
Median Income
$75,313
$38,871 per capita
Home Value
$107,200
Zillow: $193,971
Median Rent
$1,208/mo
20.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
12.9% smoking rate
How Argenta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Argenta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Argenta a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Argenta residents earn a median household income of $75,313 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,871. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,981 business establishments, including 244 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Argenta is $107,200 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,971. Median rent is $1,208/month, with 20.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
16.4% of adults in Argenta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Argenta has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population838
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density1,289/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,313
Per Capita$38,871
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$9,054M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304
Housing
A+
Home Value$107,200
Rent$1,208
Ownership85.2%
Zillow$193,971
Housing Units368
Rent Burden20.2%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death10,949/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain38.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation682 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute24 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Argenta was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 244 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.