Arispe, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Ringgold County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
79 Population 158/sq mi density
$46,250 Median Income $35,967 per capita
$73,300 Home Value $119,194 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 11.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,300 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Arispe, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,250
38% below
$35,967 per capita
Home Value
$73,300
74% below
Zillow: $119,194
Bachelor's Degree+
26.4%
22% below
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
11.9%
231% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
8% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Arispe Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Home Value
26%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
78%
Unemployment
331%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Arispe 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

Arispe residents earn a median household income of $46,250 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,967. The unemployment rate stands at 11.9% (231% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 182 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Arispe is $73,300 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $119,194. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Education

26.4% of adults in Arispe hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Arispe has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population79
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density158/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$35,967
Unemployment11.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$234M
Avg Weekly Wage$889

Housing

A+
Home Value$73,300
Rent
Ownership92.9%
Zillow$119,194
Housing Units31
Rent Burden28.4%

Health

Obesity34.7%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,711/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation1,267 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.4%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute20 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Arispe was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.