Arion, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Shelby County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
99 Population 198/sq mi density
$39,583 Median Income $18,500 per capita
47°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$39,583 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Arion, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,583
47% below
$18,500 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
6.5%
81% below
78.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Arion Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Arion's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
53%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Arion a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Arion residents earn a median household income of $39,583 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,500. 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 444 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Education

6.5% of adults in Arion hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 78.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Arion has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population99
Median Age15.3 yrs
Density198/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$39,583
Per Capita$18,500
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,051M
Avg Weekly Wage$982

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership83.9%
Zillow$89,228
Housing Units34
Rent Burden30.6%

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death6,814/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain33.6 in/yr
Elevation1,134 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+78.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute14 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Arion was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.