At a Glance
Median Income
$107,818
$38,197 per capita
Home Value
$249,700
Zillow: $320,314
Median Rent
$2,103/mo
20.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
95/100K
905/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.6%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Argo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Argo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Argo a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Argo residents earn a median household income of $107,818 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,197. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,943 business establishments, including 131 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Argo is $249,700 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,314. Median rent is $2,103/month, with 20.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2004.
Safety & Crime
Argo reports 95 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 905/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
30.6% of adults in Argo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Argo has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population4,456
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density416/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$107,818
Per Capita$38,197
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,156M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
A+
Home Value$249,700
Rent$2,103
Ownership91.6%
Zillow$320,314
Housing Units1,676
Rent Burden20.4%
Crime
F
Violent95/100K
Property905/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault48/100K
Burglary310/100K
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death11,878/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain57.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation968 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.6%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 18%
Commute34 min
Broadband98.2%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Argo was built in 2004.
15.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 131 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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